According to laboratory results from the Statens Serum Institut, the first case of the serious H5N5 bird flu has been discovered in Denmark.
A peregrine falcon found dead near Sakskøbing on Lolland has tested positive for bird flu.
“The discovery is not a surprise. In recent weeks, we have received reports from Northern Germany about bird flu in wild birds, ” said Birgit Hendriksen, a spokeswoman for the veterinary and food administration.
Cases around Europe
Hendriksen went on to emphasize that it was critical that all owners of birds and poultry take the situation seriously and ensure that their hens are covered by enclosures to avoid contact with wild birds.
Cases of H5N8 – another subtype of avian influenza – have been reported in Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
No transmission to humans is currently reported in Europe, but it is very serious for birds.
The news comes in the wake of the news that at least 12 people have been infected by a new variant of coronavirus in Denmark originating in mink, which has been called ‘Cluster 5’.
Source: The Nordic Page