The focal point of African swine fever is closed by fence in the Czech Republic

The focal point of African swine fever in the Zlin region of East Moravia is closed by fence to prevent the spread of the epidemic, the local government said. There will be electicity in the fence.

Jirí Cunek Regional Prefect announced an emergency at the beginning of the week in dozens of settlements.
The construction of the fence has begun on Friday and is part of the defense measures. The total length of the 73-centimeter high fence will be about 12 kilometers and will cover around 40 square kilometers. (Kokes János, MTI)