The South Korean government has announced plans to reinforce quarantine steps during the upcoming Chuseok holiday in an effort to contain the spread of African swine fever (ASF). This follows the recent outbreak of the disease from wild bores. Since the start of the year, nine cases of ASF have been reported from domestic farms.
A 24-hour emergency system is to be operated to allow for rapid responses and stronger countermeasures during the six-day break which starts on the 28th of September. Monitoring of local farms is to be strengthened and a campaign launched to encourage people to abide by antivirus measures, such as the ban on feeding wild animals.
Intensive disinfection work is to be conducted at farms nationwide on the 27th of September and the 4th of October. This year’s Chuseok holiday is set to run from the 28th of September to the 1st of October, with the 2nd of October being designated as a temporary holiday and the 3rd of October as National Foundation Day.
This file photo, provided by the southwestern county of Imsil on Aug. 31, 2023, shows quarantine officials conducting a drill on responses to African swine fever. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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