South Korea to step up control of ASF introduction risks as air travel increases
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SOUTH KOREA plans to tighten quarantine measures at major airports and ports to prevent the deadly African swine fever (ASF) virus and other contagious animal diseases from entering the country.
The move comes as the number of international flights will increase even more starting next month, with the country planning to add hundreds of new flights to meet rising travel demand as covid-19 restrictions ease , Yonhap news agency reported.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs explained that it will strengthen the quarantine system at eight airports and six harbors, including the western port city of Incheon, Gimpo in Seoul and the southern resort island of Jeju. This month, the ministry will conduct on-site inspections and train staff to perform quarantine procedures.
The ministry has also focused its campaign on preventing the entry of banned or unregistered agricultural and livestock products by foreign workers, foreign students, and other immigrants. Failure to comply with these rules will result in a maximum fine of 10 million won ( $ 7,821 ), Yonhap news agency reported.
The South Korean Ministry of Agriculture is asking people to refrain from visiting farms in other countries and importing food and livestock products.
About 300 cases of ASF have been reported in South Korea this year, and South Korea has seen some signs of easing the spread of the virus in recent weeks.
While ASF does not affect humans or food safety, it is deadly to pigs. There is no vaccine or cure available for this disease.
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