Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak reported near Mongolian capital, quarantine in effect until end of July


ULAANBAATAR: A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak has been confirmed in the Shar Khooloi and Shivertiin Am areas of Gachuurt, east of the capital. In response, District Governor G.Jargalsaikhan has issued a decree imposing a strict quarantine.

As part of the containment measures, residents of the affected areas are prohibited from entering or leaving the quarantine zone starting from July 10, and the restriction will remain in effect until July 30, 2025. Authorities are urging citizens to cooperate fully with the quarantine guidelines to prevent the spread of the highly contagious livestock disease. - Go Go Mongolia

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