Avian influenza was confirmed on another premises near Norwich in Norfolk on the 9th October, following suspicion of the presence of the disease on the 8th. With confirmation of the presence of avian influenza, the temporary control zones were lifted and a disease control zone was declared. This premises falls within the regional avian influenza prevention zone across Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex. Norfolk will also be subject to a regional poultry housing order, which comes into effect as of 00:01 on Wednesday 12th October.

