Norfolk

"Unfortunately it was just a matter of time for it to reach Lincolnshire"

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Defra also confirmed seven new cases of the virus have been reported in the 'Restriction Zone' over the weekend

APHA confirmed the case was detected at a farm near Withernsea on Wednesday (September 4)

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"Please be aware that things are changing quickly"

APHA said there have been 167 cases of the virus in the UK since November 2023

Bluetongue has been confirmed in 27 animals on 10 farms across both counties since August 26

"This detection is a clear reminder of the threat of the disease"

The UK's Chief Veterinary Officer said 4,000 cases of bluetongue had been reported across the continent in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands