Key Points

From August 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026: 

• In the Hauts-de-France region, six outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been confirmed, spread across the departments of Nord, Pas-de-Calais, and Somme. 
• Around these outbreaks, 59 exposed individuals were identified.
• Of the 59 exposed individuals, 28 were tested (47%), and all test results were negative.
• No human cases were detected.