Do not handle or feed them or leave waste food around. A huge operation to control and eradicate the disease is under way, particularly in Devon and Cumbria, where the situation remains extremely difficult. Other areas, such as East Anglia, have happily not suffered a single case. The precautions in place are to avoid humans spreading the disease to other animals. Humans cannot catch or suffer from the disease themselves.
British food remains safe to eat and the water supply is also unaffected.
Mr Barrie Ireton, visited Guyana from 26 - 29 March. Mr Ireton also had discussions with the members of the DFID Guyana Section in the British High Commission and with staff engaged in DFID projects, including water, forestry and land administration. Mr Ireton found the visit, his first to Guyana, extremely interesting and helpful. The Programme began in the early 1990's, targeting mainly school children from the Moruca community and since then has been an annual event. Students spend at least one week at the beach where they are taught about turtles and turtle conservation.