African Swine Fever -- South Korea
South Korea reported 3 new suspected [outbreaks] of African swine fever (ASF) on [Wed 25 Sep 2019], adding to concerns over the potential spread of the deadly animal disease despite massive disinfection efforts, Yonhap news agency reported.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, 2 suspected cases were reported at farms on Ganghwa Island in Incheon, around 60 km [about 37 mi] west of Seoul,
The ministry confirmed the 5th ASF [outbreak] in the same location a day
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?6693411&promed&0
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