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Two more cases of bird flu confirmed in Norfolk

Two more cases of bird flu have been confirmed at large commercial poultry premises in Norfolk.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said the H5N1 virus was confirmed near Attleborough and at another site near Feltwell on Friday.

A 3km (1.9-mile) protection zone and 10km (6-mile) surveillance zone has been declared around both sites and all poultry would be humanely culled, Defra said.

Bird flu is caused by a virus that infects birds and sometimes other animals, including foxes, seals and otters.