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New Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak, 46 Infected Zones. Animal Deaths Continue

Published March 24, 2026, 14:26
New Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak, 46 Infected Zones. Animal Deaths Continue

A new case of foot-and-mouth disease has been identified in Dromolaxia, bringing the total number of infected zones to 46 (43 in Larnaca and 3 in Nicosia). To date, the disease has caused the death of 23,000 sheep and goats and 1,712 cattle, with approximately 4,000 sheep and goats and 30 cattle expected to be culled soon. Vaccinations are progressing rapidly, covering 98% of cattle and 72% of sheep and goats, while the second vaccination is underway in the province of Larnaca. Intensive sampling and checks continue throughout Cyprus. A suspected unit in Lakatamia proved negative, while another case remains under investigation. The transmission of the virus is mainly mechanical, through people and objects, and not airborne. There is concern about the spread through movements, as demonstrated by the Dali case. The Aθηenou area remains clean thanks to the strict measures implemented.