[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for Avian Influenza announced on the 23rd that it will issue a temporary movement restriction order in the Gyeonggi, Chungcheong, and adjacent Sejong areas where recent outbreaks and suspected cases have been confirmed to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza.


The temporary movement restriction order applies to livestock, workers, and vehicles related to poultry farms and livestock facilities (slaughterhouses, feed factories, etc.) in the Gyeonggi, Chungcheong, and Sejong regions. The period is 24 hours from 01:00 on the 23rd to 01:00 on the 24th.



During the temporary movement restriction period, the Central Inspection Team (10 teams, 20 members) will be organized to check compliance with the order, and comprehensive disinfection will be conducted on poultry farms, livestock facilities and vehicles, and migratory bird habitats (including small streams and reservoirs). Violation of the temporary movement restriction order will result in imprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to 10 million won according to Article 57 of the "Livestock Infectious Disease Control Act."


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