Bird Flu Outbreak Confirmed at Somerset Poultry Farm Saturday, November 29, 2025 birdflu avianinfluenza somerset defra outbreak poultry biosecurity h5n1 culling containment An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a commercial poultry farm near Ashcott in Somerset. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) announced the detection of this … Read More
Somerset School Closes Amid Norovirus Outbreak Friday, November 28, 2025 norovirus somerset schoolclosure outbreak infectioncontrol publichealth hygiene ukhsa viralillness education Danesfield Middle School, located near Taunton in Somerset, has temporarily closed after a norovirus outbreak affected both staff and pupils. The school communicated with parents and carers to inform them of the closure, … Read More
Urgent Warning Issued After Bird Flu Detected at Somerset Nature Reserve Tuesday, October 28, 2025 birdflu somerset hamwall nature reserve wildlife outbreak rspb closure safety A recent discovery of bird flu at the Ham Wall nature reserve in Somerset has prompted urgent precautions by the managing charity. Although fewer than 20 birds have been affected over the past eight weeks, and none have … Read More
Poultry Culled as New H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Confirmed in Somerset Monday, September 1, 2025 birdflu avianinfluenza h5n1 somerset poultry defra biosecurity outbreak culling surveillance A bird flu surveillance zone has been established in Somerset following the detection of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus near Evercreech, Frome. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs … Read More
Measles Infections and Vaccination Rates as Children Return to School Friday, August 29, 2025 measles vaccination mmr ukhsa publichealth london children immunization outbreak herdimmunity As children prepare to return to school, concerns are rising over measles infections and vaccination coverage across England. Over the summer, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) urged parents to ensure their children catch … Read More
HorseWorld Open Day Cancelled Amid Infectious Disease Outbreak Wednesday, August 6, 2025 horseworld streptococcus zooepidemicus equine rescue fundraising outbreak infection charity horses HorseWorld has announced the cancellation of its highly anticipated Open Day, originally planned for Saturday, August 9, due to an outbreak of the respiratory disease Streptococcus zooepidemicus (Strep Zoo) at its equine … Read More