On the other hand, prohibited the holding of fairs, markets, exhibitions and competitions for poultry and captive birds.
In protection and surveillance zones, the movement of birds from establishments located there, the restocking of game birds, fairs, markets and exhibitions and the movement of fresh meat from slaughterhouses or game handling establishments are prohibited.
The movement of eggs for human consumption and animal by-products obtained from birds kept in establishments located in these areas is also prohibited.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) had already asked European Union (EU) countries to strengthen safety measures against bird flu, following warnings of new outbreaks.
Transmission of the virus to humans occurs rarely, with sporadic cases having been reported around the world. However, when it occurs, the infection can lead to a serious clinical condition.