How Crisis Escalated
February 20
First case reported at an abattoir at
Orchard farm, Essex, with more at two
nearby farms in next two days.
February 23
Fourth case confirmed at a pig farm in
Heddon-on-the-Wall, Northumberland, now
thought to be the root of the epidemic.
33% to 55% more cases as a result!*
*Mark Woolhouse, Edinburgh