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H7N9 — is detected in at a poultry farm; scientists learn past human flu exposure may provide some immunity to H5N1.

An outbreak of avian flu has been confirmed near Inverness. The Scottish government said the H5N1 virus had been detected at ...

All chilled desserts including ice cream, mousses and yoghurts supplied by the company have now been recalled.