Overview
- Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency confirmed avian influenza A(H5N1) in wild birds at Kingsbury Water Park in North Warwickshire on December 3.
- The park remains open with advice signs in place as Warwickshire County Council and North Warwickshire Borough Council coordinate with the UK Health Security Agency.
- Visitors are urged to avoid touching sick or dead birds, stick to footpaths, keep dogs on leads, and wash hands thoroughly after visiting.
- People who find sick or dead birds should report them to the Defra helpline at 03459 33 55 77, and anyone with direct contact should call UKHSA West Midlands at 0344 225 3560 for assessment of antivirals and active surveillance.
- Officials reiterate that human health risk is very low, though the H5N1 strain is highly pathogenic to birds.