Increased Monitoring for Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Cyprus
December 31, 2025
Cyprus is on high alert due to the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease, which has originated from Turkey. The British DEFRA reports that the SAT1 strain is causing severe outbreaks in Turkey and has now been identified in Cyprus. Vaccines have been sent to the occupied areas to manage the situation. Although the situation is serious, the risk of virus transmission to Great Britain is considered low. Authorities warn about penalties for the illegal importation of products from affected regions.