PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever – Asia (09): Philippines (NS) spread

African Swine Fever — Philippines
The provincial task force on African swine fever [ASF] in Northern Samar is on alert for unusual swine deaths after reporting its 1st ASF case in Lope de Vega town on Tuesday [30 Mar 2021].
Provincial veterinarian Jose Luis Acompanado, vice chairman of the ASF task force in the province, said they would continue blood sample collection within 7 km [4.3 mi] of the affected area in Barangay Bonifacio.
“Active surveillance is crucial in determining the extent of ASF outbreak in Lope de Vega