A second case in close proximity to another recently confirmed outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed on the 10th October 2022 near Thetford, Norfolk in ornamental wildfowl. The birds were humanely depopulated and a 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone was declared around the premises in addition to the regional poultry housing order coming into effect on 12th October 2022.

