Alert Due to Bird Flu in Cyprus
September 30, 2026
Veterinary authorities in Cyprus are on alert due to a confirmed case of bird flu H5N1. Two geese have been found dead, and four individuals have been placed in quarantine. Health officials are warning the public to avoid contact with birds in the Athalassa National Forest Park. Meanwhile, laboratory tests are ongoing to identify the virus and prevent its spread. This situation reinforces precautions against avian influenza.