In the United Kingdom, there have been 185 confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 since 1 October 2022:
- 155 cases in England
- 21 cases in Scotland
- 8 cases in Wales
- 1 case in Northern Ireland
There have been 288 cases of (HPAI) H5N1 in England since the H5N1 outbreak started in October 2021.
In the United Kingdom, there has been 1 confirmed case of low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) H7N3 since 1 October 2022. This case was confirmed in Scotland on 20 March 2023.
Latest situation
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry on 18 May 2023 at a premises near Uckfield, Wealden, East Sussex (AIV 2023/30). Following successful completion of disease control activities and surveillance in the zone, the 10km surveillance zone has been revoked.
