Public health warning issued after Belfast bird flu deaths as the virus can spread to people

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Dr Philip Veal has urged people not to touch dead birds, their feathers and faeces and also to keep pets away from them

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ByShauna Corr

  • 14:43, 29 NOV 2021

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A public health warning has been issued after two birds died from avian flu at Belfast Waterworks.

While human infections of avian influenza viruses are rare – they are possible and can cause a fever, cough, muscle pain, a sore throat, runny nose and conjunctivitis.

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