By Gabriela Baron
The Province of Aklan declared on Friday, May 19, a state of calamity due to the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak.
Aklan Vice Governor Reynaldo Quimpo approved on Friday a resolution declaring a state of calamity in the entire province.
The Office of the Provincial Veterinarian confirmed the seven municipalities have already recorded cases of ASF, namely: Balete, Tanglan, Makato, Numancia, Batan, and New Washington.
The ASF is caused by a virus that is fatal and contagious to pigs.
There are currently no vaccines for the ASF virus. – cf
