Two FMD cases found outside containment zone

Two cases of foot and mouth disease have been reported outside the Larnaca containment zone, this time in Dhali and Yeri in the Nicosia district.

The Veterinary Services were said to be on alert, following the unconfirmed reports on Monday.

Dhali and Yeri are surrounded by hoofed animal farms.

It was not immediately clear if the incidences were in cattle, sheep or goat farms.