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Defense Ministry Takes Charge of Lesvos Outbreak | Greece News
Foot-and-mouth disease has erupted on Lesvos after nearly seven months, forcing the Defense Ministry to take charge with a military officer leading the response and a three-million-euro emergency fund for the North Aegean. Over 81,000 animals—mostly sheep and goats—have been culled since the outbreak, undoing two decades of disease-free status. The veterinary union opposes the government’s strategy, while a recent council pause on culling was swiftly overturned by authorities. Officials who resist cooperation face fines starting October first as efforts intensify to contain the spread and…
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