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Protection zone in place after bird flu case confirmed in Lewis

Protection zone in place after bird flu case confirmed in Lewis
BBC Scotland Tuesday 06 October 2026, 08:15 UTC 1 min read
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NHS Western Isles and the islands' local authority have asked people to follow government guidance.

NHS Western Isles and the islands' local authority have asked people to follow government guidance.
Lewis NHS Western Isles (ORG)
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