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Government gives warning about dangerous animal virus

The government has issued a warning to bird owners after an outbreak of a virus in the UK.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture has asked people not to handle sick or dead birds.

Its after an outbreak of bird flu was reported at a Yorkshire farm on Tuesday.

DEFA say whilst no cases have been reported in the Isle of Man this year, the risk level is the same as the UK.

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