Signs put up around Brighton and Hove warning of bird flu

Cases of avian flu were first confirmed in the area at Brighton Marina on June 21.

Brighton and Hove City Council told The Argus it was putting up 150 signs warning about the dangers and what to do.

25 signs were also put up on the seafront.

Signs at Queen's Park

It comes after seagulls were seen dropping out of the sky dead on Brighton beach last week with suspected bird flu.

There are fears tourists might touch them, although the risk is “very low” for humans.

Signs have been put up at Queen’s Park in West Drive, Brighton.

Bird flu has been detected in the Queen's Park area

The council states on its website: “The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said that bird flu is primarily a disease of birds and the risk to the general public’s health is very low. 

“However, do not touch or pick up any dead or visibly sick birds that you find and keep dogs on a lead. 

“Anyone who has been in direct touching contact with visibly sick or dead birds should wash their hands immediately.”

Swans at Queen's Park

When avian influenza is confirmed or suspected in poultry or other captive birds, disease control zones are put in place around the infected premises to prevent the spread of the disease.

Last week, two disease control zones were set up around Bexhill and Hastings due to outbreaks of the illness which saw a number of birds humanely culled.