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Bird flu: Rapid rise in cases across Europe

Another country warned its farmers this week about the high risk of avian influenza - or bird flu.

France says all poultry has to be kept indoors for the time being, with no free range farming allowed.

There have been millions of cases across Europe in recent weeks - with two farm workers in Spain testing positive for the disease.

The 成人快手's Ben James has been speaking to Professor Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh.

Photo shows: Signs in Norfolk as the country is placed in an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone. October 2022. Credit: PA

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