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.
Speaking at Microsoft's Global Leaders Conference in Seattle, USA, Andrew Pinder explained to international delegates from over 80 different countries how the UK is leading the way in setting up a secure infrastructure for transacting with Government. The installation of this secure system is the most significant step yet towards meeting the target set by the Prime Minister of getting all Government services online by 2005. Once a user has successfully registered using a common user ID or digital certificate, they will have access to services from right across Government. The e-Envoy was among a number of delegates from the UK Government invited to speak at the Global Leaders Conference. Discussing his wider vision, Andrew emphasised the importance of keeping ahead of the new economy revolution.