Greece mobilizes Civil Protection in the fight against the tiger mosquito

A special mobilization of the Civil Protection was announced in the Ionian Islands region of Greece with a special decision by the General Secretary for Civil Protection to prevent the spread of lumpy skin disease in small ruminants, reports the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food. The status for the special mobilization of civil protection for the Regional Unit will be valid for six (6) months from the date of issuance of this decision, i.e. until May 11, 2026. Minister: No country that has chosen vaccination has eliminated lumpy skin disease The decision was issued due to the immediate danger of the spread of the lumpy skin disease zoonosis in goats and sheep, in order to take immediate action as provided in the Emergency Response Plan for Disease Control to prevent the spread of the disease. In the meantime, in close cooperation, the veterinary services of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, local authorities, and the Greek police continue to carry out ...