⚠️ People have been urged to keep their dogs on leads and not to touch bird feathers
Experts warn there could be an outbreak of bird flu in Roundhay Park, Leeds, after the death of two swans Friends of
have confirmed that staff are doing daily checks and are in contact with DEFRA. They have assured that the risk to the public from Avian Influenza is very low.“We are aware of the deaths of two swans at Roundhay Park. At this stage the cause of death has not been confirmed. "The risk to the public from Avian Influenza is very low but we would like to ask people not to touch or feed the swans and other wild birds at this present time.”states that the flu rarely affects humans, however, it can spread through close contact with an infected bird."Do not touch wild bird feathers or surfaces contaminated with wild bird droppings," warning signs from back in June read.
"If you keep poultry or other birds, wash your hands and clean and disinfect your footwear before tending to your birds."
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