Omicron has now become the dominant Covid variant after overtaking Delta earlier this month.
Bird flu outbreak confirmed in south of Scotland as restrictions imposed on premises
04.12.2021 - 02:35 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The Scottish Government has confirmed an outbreak of bird flu at a farm in the south of Scotland.
A flock of free-range hens from a commercial premises near Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Dumfries and Galloway, has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1.
A Scottish Government spokesman said "appropriate restrictions have been imposed on the premises" and "any identified contact premises, plus the area of the Surveillance Zone, which overlaps into other regions."
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