Bird flu re-appears in Czechia after seven-month absence

Avian influenza has re-appeared in Czechia after a seven-month absence, the State Veterinary Administration has announced. An outbreak of the H5N8 virus, which is fatal to birds, was recorded at a duck poultry farm by the village of Frahelž in South Bohemia earlier this week.

Thousands of ducks at the farm were infected with bird flu and died within the past three days. In line with standard directives, special veterinary measures have been introduced in the immediate area of the farm, while the remaining poultry will be put down.