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Foot-and-Mouth Disease: 14 Disinfection Points Set Up, 5 More Coming – Compensation Proposal to Cabinet

Published February 24, 2026, 17:12
Foot-and-Mouth Disease: 14 Disinfection Points Set Up, 5 More Coming – Compensation Proposal to Cabinet

A press conference was held in Larnaca by the 'ZENON' Coordination Center regarding the development of foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus. Spokesperson for the Veterinary Services, Sotiria Georgiadou, announced that 14 disinfection points have been set up and 5 more will follow in the protection zone. Also, no new cases have been reported and all samples tested are negative. Cattle have already been culled in Livadia and the culling of sheep and goats will begin tomorrow. A decree has also been issued prohibiting hunting in the affected areas. The Minister of Agriculture has prepared a proposal for compensation, which will be submitted to the Cabinet. Vaccines are expected to arrive within the week and a discussion will be held with experts on how to administer them. Spraying at roadblocks had stopped at the end of January due to negative samples. The Police are investigating the case, with initial suspicion of contamination through hay.