Protection Zone around infected bird flu premises in Lincolnshire lifted

The Protection Zone restrictions are no longer in place, but Surveillance Zone restrictions continue to apply
The Protection Zone restrictions are no longer in place, but Surveillance Zone restrictions continue to apply

The Protection Zone around the infected bird flu premises near Louth, in Lincolnshire, confirmed on 16 December 2016, has been lifted by the Government.

The Protection Zone restrictions are no longer in place, but Surveillance Zone restrictions continue to apply.

Officials said there is no evidence of disease transmission to other premises in the area.

Defra put in place a 1.8 miles (3km) Protection Zone and a 6.2 miles (10km) Surveillance Zone around the infected farm to limit the risk of the disease spreading.

A Public Health England spokesperson said bird flu is 'primarily a disease of birds'.

“There have never been any recorded cases of H5N8 in humans and the risk to public health is considered very low. We continue to work closely with Defra throughout this investigation. Despite the risk being very low, we will offer health advice to those people who may have been exposed on the farm as a precaution.”