2024 Luzon Asf outbreak

The ongoing outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Luzon, Philippines began in the Rizal province in 2019 and in nearby provinces. The Batangas province is placed under state of emergency due to the African swine fever.https://www.gmanetwork.com/regionaltv/news/103413/batangas-under-state-of-calamity-due-to-asf/story

The provinces of Luzon are under control in Laguna, La Union, Nueva Ecija, Quezon and some parts of Metro Manila. They have confirmed the African swine fever virus. The mass vaccination of pigs is planned and may be available in August 16, 2024.https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1974522/da-launches-trial-test-of-asf-vax-in-batangas

The Philippine Department of Health declared a state health emergency. 

Related pages
Swine influenza
 2023–2024 mpox epidemic

References

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