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Police-Assisted Blockades in Geri and Idalia as Foot-and-Mouth Disease Tracing Begins

Published March 17, 2026, 10:58
Police-Assisted Blockades in Geri and Idalia as Foot-and-Mouth Disease Tracing Begins

The areas of Geri and Idalia have been blockaded within a 3 and 10 kilometer radius, respectively, following the detection of foot-and-mouth disease cases. The Veterinary Services are conducting spraying, sampling, tracing, and vaccinations to limit the spread of the disease. To date, vaccination rates have reached 82.67% for cattle and 45.74% for sheep and goats on a nationwide basis. The spokesperson for the Veterinary Services, Sotiria Georgiou, expressed concern about the spread of the disease and emphasized the need for strict adherence to preventive measures. The service calls on the public to remain calm and cooperate with the authorities. Laboratory tests are underway to determine the further course of the disease. The Veterinary Services stress the need to limit the disease to the Larnaca region and warn of the risks of movement. The situation is being closely monitored, and the results of laboratory tests are awaited to make further decisions. Public cooperation and compliance are considered critical for successfully managing the crisis.