Person tests positive for bird flu but public reassured case 'extremely rare'

A person working and living amongst poultry which became infected with bird flu in the South West of England has tested positive for the virus.

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Person tests positive for bird flu but public reassured case 'extremely rare'

A person working and living amongst poultry which became infected with bird flu in the South West of England has tested positive for the virus. UK Health Security Agency chiefs reassured the public...

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