All about avian influenza

There is an outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) among wild birds in Norway. In recent years, the avian influenza virus has also been detected among poultry flocks and red foxes. Although the virus is rarely transmitted to humans, precautions should be taken.

Avian influenza (also known as bird flu), is a contagious viral disease that mainly affects birds. In some cases, other animals and people have become infected after close contact with infected birds.