内容摘要：But now many hours of testimony to the Covid inquiry this autumn is offering our clearest understanding yet of what was really going on at the height of the pandemic.

But now many hours of testimony to the Covid inquiry this autumn is offering our clearest understanding yet of what was really going on at the height of the pandemic.

A consultation on the EWR project is open until 24 January.A wildlife sanctuary in Cornwall with more than 1,300 exotic and rare birds is on alert after an

in a nearby village.Keepers at Paradise Park in Hayle have introduced strict biosecurity measures to reduce the possibility of the disease infecting the bird collection after the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was found on a poultry farm near Rosudgeon.All poultry at the infected farm have been culled and that could be the fate of Paradise Park's collection should bird flu be detected on its site.

Zookeeper Archie Coulthard said: "It's causing quite a lot of stress, but we have a great team here and we have high spirits that we can prevent it."Paradise Park lies within the 10km (6.2 mile) surveillance zone put in place around the infected farm.

Consequently, biosecurity measures have been put in place, including strict disinfection rules for people entering and leaving the park.

The park's team has moved a group of Caribbean flamingos into a holding pen while a special polytunnel is built for them.No new date has been given for the reopening of Sandy Lane.

West Northamptonshire Council said: "The proposed date for this route along Sandy Lane to reopen is by the end of June but there are still several factors to be resolved before this date can be committed to."A spokesperson for Vistry and Miller Homes said: “We continue to apologise for any disruption the closure of Sandy Lane is having within the community,

"Please be assured that collectively, Vistry, Miller Homes and West Northamptonshire Council are working tirelessly to reopen the road as soon as possible."Whilst we fully understand the short-term challenges imposed by the road closures, these are necessary precautions to enable works to be completed safely and deliver long-term benefits to the community.”