A health warning has been issued after cases of bird flu were confirmed at a wildlife pond.
Officials say people in Rottingdean should stay away from sick or dead birds to avoid spreading the virus further.
A warning notice is tied around a tree next to the village’s pond in The Green – a popular spot for children to feed ducks on the way home from school.
England is an “avian flu prevention zone” with strict guidelines about what to do on discovering multiple injured birds.
“Sadly, this means there may be cases of bird flu in our area,” said a spokeswoman for Brighton and Hove City Council.
“Anyone who has been in direct touching contact with visibly sick or dead birds should wash their hands immediately.
“If dead birds are found in a public area, please report them to the council so they can be disposed of safely.
“If you find a sick bird, please contact the RSPCA and follow their advice.”
There have been 157 confirmed cases of bird flu in England since October last year.
Brighton and Hove City Council has been contacted for comment.
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It comes as health officials revealed today that bird flu has been found in humans.
Two poultry workers in the UK have contracted the virus, the UK Health Security Agency said, after being exposed to infected birds.
The pair were working in two different locations, though officials have not said exactly where the two cases are.
There is still no evidence of the virus spreading from human to human.
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