Sweden has reported an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus on a farm in the southern part of the country, Reuters reported, citing the Paris-based World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) on Tuesday. The disease continues its spread across Europe. 

The virus killed 1,316 birds, with the rest of the 47,938-strong flock slaughtered, the WOAH said, citing a report from the Swedish authorities.