The European country of Austria has declared a high-risk area for the spread and transmission of bird flu. The country’s Ministry of Health has announced the detection of bird flu in 200,000 poultry.

The Austrian Ministry of Health has declared the entire country as a high-risk area for bird flu transmission. The Ministry reported the detection of bird flu in 200,000 poultry and the spread of the disease in wild birds. In six provinces of the country, 25 settlements were classified as the highest-risk areas for bird flu transmission, with a requirement for poultry enclosures for 50 birds in the same areas.

Furthermore, feeding animals in open areas has been banned.