Finland has closed the passage for wild animals at the border with…

Finland has closed the passage for wild animals at the border with Russia due to swine fever.

Consensus

Finland temporarily closed wildlife passages in the border barrier with Russia.
The closure was due to an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) among wild boars.
The outbreak was detected in the Virolahti area of the Kymenlaakso region.
The virus was found in dead wild boar piglets.
The disease is not transmissible to humans.
Restrictions were imposed on hunting, logging, dog walking without a leash, and berry and mushroom gathering in affected areas.
The Finnish food safety authority requested the closure of the wildlife passages.
The closure was implemented by the Border Guard of South-Eastern Finland.
The decision was made to prevent further spread of African swine fever.

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