New cases are still being reported in France, however the rate of increase in the crucial Pays de la Loire region has continued to slow. Only three new cases were reported between the 19th and 26th of April in the Vendée department and only one new case was reported in Loire Atlantique. Some doubts remain over the accuracy of these figures as there have been reports that overwhelmed testing laboratories have been slow to clear backlog of cases. However a clear trend is now evident. While the end of the French outbreak appears to be in sight, restrictions remain on egg and chick imports. A wel...