UK Outbreak of Avian Influenza: Approximately 30,000 Birds Infected（Oct 22）
UK Outbreak of Avian Influenza: Approximately 30,000 Birds Infected
Source: foodmate.net / World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)
According to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), on October 20, 2026, the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) notified WOAH of an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in the United Kingdom.
The outbreak occurred in Northumberland, England, and was confirmed on October 19, 2026. The source of the outbreak remains unknown or uncertain. Laboratory testing revealed that 30,500 birds were suspected of infection, with 1,166 cases of illness and 1,156 deaths recorded.
The outbreak is ongoing, and the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will submit follow-up reports on a weekly basis.
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