Defra's chief veterinarian says current infections have made it a 'worrying time'.
Legal restrictions to keep birds in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex have come into force
The mandatory housing measures apply to all poultry and captive birds following a decision by the UK's chief veterinary officer on Saturday.
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