A case of bird flu has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a farm in East Yorkshire.
The virus, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), was discovered near Beverley and all poultry at the site would be humanely culled, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced on Saturday.
A 3km (nearly two miles) protection zone and a 10km (about six miles) surveillance zone cordon have been put in place around the premises.
Since Monday, all poultry and other captive birds in affected parts of England have had to be kept indoors to prevent the spread of bird flu.
The government order came into force across Hull, East…