All tested samples negative as Cyprus nears completion of foot-and-mouth surveillance

All samples examined so far in connection with the recent foot-and-mouth disease outbreak have returned negative results, a member of the government’s epidemiological team said on Monday, raising hopes that the virus has been successfully contained.

Speaking to CNA, Cyprus Veterinary Association president and epidemiological team member Dr Demetris Epaminondas said 121 livestock units remain classified as infected, while authorities are awaiting results from a final batch of samples collected...