Bird Flu Strikes Norway Amid European Resurgence
Norway has confirmed an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, on a farm in Nordland's Hadsel district, affecting a flock of 7,500 poultry and causing 500 deaths. This comes as Europe experiences a seasonal increase in the deadly virus.
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Norway has confirmed an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu, on a farm in the northern region of the country. The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) announced this development on Tuesday as Europe grapples with a seasonal resurgence of the virus.
The outbreak, located within the district of Hadsel in Nordland county, was detected among a flock of approximately 7,500 poultry, resulting in the deaths of 500 birds. The Paris-based WOAH provided these details based on reports from Norwegian authorities.
This development raises concerns as the continent faces an upswing in cases, highlighting the need for vigilance in preventing the spread of this highly contagious and lethal virus affecting avian populations across Europe.
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