Bird flu in swans of British queen

Bird flu in swans of British queen

World February 5, 2018 06:27

windsor - Seven mute swans belonging to Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom may have died from the avian flu virus. According to The Sun, the swans died from the H5N6 variant, which is highly contagious, but harmless to humans. The swans were part of a group in Windsor, where one of the official residences of the British royal family is located.

The British authorities are investigating the outbreak in Windsor and expect the results early next week. It is feared that the virus spreads further. This year 75 cases of avian influenza have been detected in Britain.

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