NHS Tayside has issued an urgent Avian Flu warning. It comes after dozens of dead birds washed up on the nearby coastline in Fife.
A spokesman confirmed the carcasses are appearing on beaches along the coast from Tentsmuir to Tayport. They confirmed that there have now been at least 20 dead gannets and 10 other birds such as eiders wash up along the beach.The spokesman added: “We have reported them to DEFRA for testing and live birds to the SSPCA.DundeeLive brings you the latest headlines from Dundee and beyond.But did you know you all the ways you can stay informed with us?You can get our top stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily news updates.
Simply fill in the sign up box further up this article or click here.Make sure you give us a 'Like' on Facebook to get the latest Dundee breaking news, pictures, video and live reports in your feed.You can also follow us on Twitter, clicking the notification bell to receive alerts any time we tweet.We share everything from live news and exclusive scoops to the latest features and sport every day so you definitely don't want to miss out!“Please do not touch any dead birds or allow your dogs to go near them.“Thankfully, the risk to human health from avian flu is very low, but members of the public should avoid contact and report any additional finds directly to Defra on 03459 33 55 77.“It is very upsetting to see these birds dead or dying on the beach and our staff are checking the beach regularly to report further deaths.“We will be monitoring the situation and responding to guidance as we get it.” **Don't miss the latest headlines from around Dundee and Tayside.
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