13 June 2024, 08:30 hours; Rome
Hazard: African swine fever (ASF) is a viral disease affecting pigs and wild boar with up to 100% case fatality rate.
ASF reported countries since August 2018: China, Mongolia, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar, The Philippines, Republic of Korea, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, India, Malaysia, Bhutan, Thailand, Nepal, Singapore, and Bangladesh.
Map 1. ASF situation in Asia (for the past 10 weeks)
Source: Republic of Korea, Viet Nam: WAHIS & media information, the Philippines: WAHIS & government websites, Indonesia: official database ‘isikhnas’, Other: WAHIS.
Mongolia: Since its first report on 15 January 2019, 14 outbreaks in 6 provinces and in Ulaanbaatar were reported [reference1,
reference2]. An ASF outbreak was recently detected in Saykhan District in Selegen Province with the onset on 25 February
2024 [reference3].
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: The Ministry of
Agriculture confirmed the occurrence of the first ASF outbreak in Chagang-do on 23 May 2019 [reference].
Republic of Korea:
Since the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) confirmed the first ASF outbreak on 17 September 2019, ASF were detected in 41 domestic pig farms: Gyeonggi-do (18), Incheon
City (5), and Gangwon-do (17), and Gyeongsangbuk-do (1). On 21 May, ASF outbreak was detected on a farm in Cheorwon County, Gangwon-do [reference1, reference2]. As of 13 June 2024, a total of 4 073 ASF virus infected wild boars were confirmed in: Gyeonggi-do: Yeoncheon (418), Paju (100), Pocheon (94), Gapyeong (62); Gangwon-do: Cheorwon (37), Hwacheon (431), Yanggu (81), Goseong (12), Inje (158), Chuncheon (222), Yeongwol (260), Yangyang (36), Gangneung (111), Hongcheon (63), Pyeongchang (46), Sockho (1), Jeongseon (181), Hoengseong (63), Samcheok (106), Wonju (83), Donghae (8), Uljin (68), Taebaek (19); Chungcheongbuk-do: Danyang (198), Jecheon (95), Boeun (73), Chungju (115), Goesan (12); Gyeongsangbuk-do: Sangju (128), Mungyeong (78), Yeongju (20), Bonghwa (90), Yecheon (19), Yeongdeok (124), Eumseong (1), Andong (70), Yeongyang (106), Cheongsong (102), Pohang (84), Yeongcheon (46), Uiseong (27); Busan (25) [ reference3],
according to media.
China: Since the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) confirmed the first outbreak in Liaoning Province on 3 August 2018, ASF was detected in 32 provinces/autonomous regions/municipalities/special
administrative region. The latest outbreak was reported from Hong Kong SAR in November 2023 – January 2024 in Lau Fau Shan, San Tin in Yuen Long and in Sheung Shui in North District [reference].
The Philippines: The Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed the first outbreak in July 2019 [reference1]. Since the first detection, ASF outbreaks have occurred in 73 of its 82 provinces; as of 7 June 2024, there are 32 barangays in 16 municipalities of 10 provinces having active ASF cases [reference2]. On Luzon, the threat of ASF persists as 12 cases are being monitored in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), including seven in Abra Province, two in Apayao, and three in Benguet [reference3]. In Eastern Visayas, blood samples from a backyard piggery in Calingonan village, Calbiga Municipality, Samar Province (Region VIII) tested positive for ASF [reference4]; ASF cases were reported also in San Sebastian municipality, Samar Province recently [reference5]. In Bicol (Region V), a pig from Barangay Santa Cruz tested positive for ASF at a slaughter house in Legazpi City [reference6]; on Mindanao, eight blood samples collected after mysterious deaths of pigs were reported in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay Province, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM, Regions XIX), all tested positive for ASF [reference7], in addition to ASF confirmation in Basilan Province, BARMM [reference8, reference9] according to media. The latest update on ASF zoning status (as of 30 April 2024) is available [reference10].
Malaysia: The first ASF outbreaks were confirmed in February 2021 in Sabah State on Borneo [reference1] and on the Malay Peninsula in December 2021. ASF was detected in Perak State in wild boars in July 2023 followed by ASF outbreaks in pig farms in Perak and Kedah states in late October [
reference2].
Singapore: The first cases of ASF was confirmed in February 2023 in
wild boar carcasses found in forested areas and nature parks [reference1,
reference2]. In April, ASF was detected at a slaughterhouse in carcasses of live pigs imported from Bulan
Island, Indonesia [reference3,
reference4].
Indonesia: Since the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) reported an ASF outbreak
in North Sumatra Province in 2019 [reference1,
reference2], ASF has been officially reported in 23 out of 34 provinces on Sumatera, Bangka Belitung, Java, Kalimantan, Bali, East Nusa Tenggara,
Sulawesi and Riau Islands [reference3, reference4]. Since the beginning of 2024, a total of 1 456 ASF cases have been confirmed in five provinces: East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) (1 035 cases),
Central Sulawesi (30), South Sulawesi (324), West Kalimantan (30), and Central Java (37) [reference5]. In NTT, ASF cases were detected in Boru, Wulanggitang District, East Flores Regency [reference6, reference7]; a number of pigs died suddenly in Biboki Anleu, Biboki Moenleu, Kota Kefamenanu, and Insana Utara districts in North Central Timor Regency, ASF is suspected to be the cause of the deaths [reference8, reference9]; hundreds of pigs recently have died suddenly in Maurole District, Ende Regency [reference10]; also in Nubatukan District of Lembata Regency, 239 pigs have died since May 2024, and two samples tested positive for ASF [refrence11]; as of 10 June, ASF cases reported in NTT since the beginning of this year reached 2 500, of which 1 420 were recorded in Central Sumba Regency, followed by Ngada (492), Nagekeo (410), Sikka (43), East Flores (29), West Sumba (28), East Sumba (22), Southwest Sumba (13), East Manggarai (13), Belu (8), Ende (8), South Central Timor (7), Manggarai (5), West Manggarai (5), and North Central Timor (1) [reference12], according to media.
Timor-Leste: After the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries announced the confirmation of ASF outbreak on 27 September
2019 [reference1], ASF spread to almost all villages within one year. At least 129 000 pigs, 28 percent of the total pig population, have died
for ASF or CSF [reference2], affected >70 percent of households [reference3]. From December 2021 and from March 2023, there were small outbreaks of mortality 100-pigs level and were controlled through quick diagnosis and response [reference4].
Papua New Guinea: The National Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection Authority (NAQIA) confirmed ASF outbreaks in Southern Highlands Province in March
2020 [reference1,
reference2]. As of 12 April 2024, the current status of ASF in Papua New Guinea was as follows:
i) infected zone – Hela, Southern Highlands, Enga and Jiwaka provinces; ii) buffer zone – Eastern Highlands and Simbu provinces; iii) non-infected zone – the rest of the country.
Viet Nam: Since the Ministry
of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) confirmed its first ASF outbreak on 19 February 2019, all provinces/municipalities experienced outbreaks. The number of outbreaks in Viet Nam has decreased from > 6 000 outbreaks (2019) to 1 256
(2022) [reference1,
reference2], and 714 in 2023 [reference3]. For 2024, as of 9 June, ASF was detected in 142 districts/towns/cities in 39 provinces/municipalities, 13 655 pigs have been destroyed [reference4]. In Northern Viet Nam, ASF has flared up again in Bac Ka, Quang Ninh, Hoa Binh, Bac Giang, Lang Son, Dien Bien, Yen Bai, Thai Nguyen, Lao Cai, and Hai Phong provinces [reference5, reference6, reference7, reference8, reference9, reference10, reference11, reference12, reference13, reference14]. In Bac Kan Province, from January to 4 June 2024, ASF was detected in 1 414 backyard farms in 87 communes of 8 districts/towns, a total of 5 970 pigs have died or been culled , the loss due to ASF is estimated to be VND 15 billion (USD 590 000) [reference15]. In Quang Ninh Province, in addition to Quang Yen, ASF was detected in Hai Ha (4 communes) districts in May [reference16, reference17]. Hoa Binh Province confirmed ASF outbreaks in 5 districts namely Da Bac, Kim Boi, Yen Thuy, Mai Chau, and Lac Son and Hoa Binh City since the beginning of this year [reference18]. In Lang Son Province, 55 ASF outbreaks have occurred in 10 out of 11 districts/cities (53 communes) since January 2024; as of 7 June, 2 374 pigs have been culled (over 13.7 percent of the total number of pigs destroyed in Viet Nam due to ASF for the same period) [reference19]. In Lao Cai Province, ASF occurred in 2 districts (Van Ban and Bao Yen) at the end of May [reference20]. In Dien Bien Province, ASF recurred in Dien Bien District and has been spreading for more than a month; 35 outbreaks in 17 villages in 4 communes have been confirmed by 28 May [reference21]. In Yen Bai province, between 9 and 27 May, ASF was detected in Luc Yen district (Lam Thuong commune) [reference22]. In Thai Nguyen Province, between 13 May and 3 June, 28 ASF outbreaks were confirmed in Vo Nhai District (Trang Xa and Dan Tien) [reference23]. Hai Phong Province announced one outbreak in Kien Thuy District (Ngu Doan) occurred in the end of May [reference24]. And according to media, Cao Bang Province is currently monitoring five outbreaks in 3 districts namely Bao Lac (Son Lo and Hong Tri), Ha Quang (Can Yen), Trung Khanh (Chi Vien and Kham Thanh). Nearly 100 pigs have died/been culled during May alone; since the beginning of the year, 45 outbreaks have been recorded in 5 districts (Bao Lac, Bao Lam, Ha Quang, Hoa An, and Trung Khanh) [reference25]. In Central Viet Nam, ASF outbreak was recently detected in Ca Dy commune, Nam Giang District, Quang Nam Province; as of 5 June, together with Zuoih and Dac Toi communes, 31 households in the district have been affected [reference26]. In Southern Viet Nam, Ca Mau Province recorded 17 ASF outbreaks occurred in 6 districts (15 communes and 2 towns) since the beginning of 2024 till the end of May [reference27].
Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Since the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry confirmed the first outbreak in Salavan Province on 20 June 2019, ASF outbreaks were reported in all 18 provinces [
reference]. The last reported outbreak was in November 2022 in Kham District, Xiangkhouang Province.
Cambodia: Since the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) confirmed the first outbreak in Ratanakiri Province in April 2019, ASF outbreaks were
detected in five provinces [reference1]. The last reported outbreak was in July 2019 [reference2].
Thailand: Department of Livestock Development (DLD) announced in January 2022 the confirmation of ASF in pet pigs in Bangkok [reference1]. So far, a total of 114 outbreaks have been reported in 35 out of 77 provinces/special administrative area [reference2]. The latest ASF case was reported in September 2023, Chiang Rai Province detected its first ASF cases in Ban Doi Sa Ngo Village, Chiang Saen District [reference3, reference4,
reference5].
Myanmar: Since the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation confirmed the first ASF outbreak in August 2019,
a total of 12 outbreaks were reported in Shan (8), Kachin (1), Kayah (1) states, and Sagaing Region (2) [
reference1,
reference2, reference3, reference4, reference5, reference6, reference7, reference8].
Bangladesh: The first ASF outbreak in Bangladesh was reported on 21 December 2023 on a government development pig farm located in Rangamati Sadar in Rangamati District, Chittagong Division [reference].
Bhutan: Since the first ASF outbreak occurred in May 2021 [reference1], ASF outbreaks have been reported in seven districts [reference2,
reference3,
reference4, reference5,
reference6]. In February 2024, outbreaks were reported in Pemagatshel District [reference7], and Chhukha District [reference8]. On 7 May, ASF was confirmed
for the first time in wild boars, which were found dead in a forest in Chhumig, Bumthang District. This was also the first time that ASF was detected in the central part of the country; earlier outbreaks occurred within 30 km from the southern border
[reference9, reference10].
Nepal: Since the first ASF outbreaks occurred in Kathmandu Valley in March 2022, as of 4 February 2024, 43 ASF outbreaks were detected in pig farms in Bagmati, Province No.1, Lumbini, Gandaki, Karnali, Sudurpashchim, and Madhesh
provinces [reference1]. In January 2024, Gandaki Province detected the first ASF outbreaks in Lamjung and
Tanahu districts [reference2]. According to media, ASF cases have been confirmed in five districts during
surveillance, including Kathmandu (Kirtipur Municipality), Lalitpur (Godavari Municipality) districts in Bagmati Province, and Tanahun, Lamjung, and Kaski districts in Gandaki Province [
reference3].
India: Since the first ASF outbreaks
occurred in Assam State in January 2020 [reference1], ASF outbreaks have been officially reported in Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland
[
reference2], Sikkim [reference3],
Bihar [reference4], Kerala [
reference5], Punjab [reference6, reference7], Haryana [reference8], Tripura [reference9], Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka,
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand states and Delhi National Capital Territory [reference10]. Media wrote that ASF was also confirmed in Gujarat State [reference11]. In Assam State, ASF was detected in Naginijan tea estate in Jorhat district [reference12]. In Nagaland State, ASF was recently detected in Kidima Village in Kohima District [reference13].
Mizoram State recently confirmed ASF in Aizawl, Champhai (Leithum, Vanzau), Saitual, Lawngtlai, Khawzawl (Tualte Village), and Serchhip (Khumtung and Chhingchhip villages) districts [reference14, reference15, reference16, reference17, reference18, reference19,
reference20, reference21, reference22]. Media wrote by quoting Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department that in Mizoram State, ASF killed over 47 000 pigs between 2021 and 2023, while at least 25 000 pigs were culled during the period [reference23]; this year, 1 863 pigs in the state have already died due to the ASF outbreak, while 3 415 pigs have been culled to prevent the spread of the disease [reference24]. In
Assam State, ASF was recently detected in Dima Hasao District after no new cases for a few months [reference25]; also
in Nagaland State, ASF cases were also reported in Phek Vilalge in Phek District [reference26], according
to media.
Disputed territory (Arunachal Pradesh): In April 2020, ASF outbreak occurred in eight districts [reference1,
reference2], deaths of wild boars were also reported [reference3,
reference4]. ASF was also confirmed in pigs died in Nirjuli area between December 2021 and February 2022 [reference5] according to media.
Actions taken by Mongolia: Control measures have been implemented [reference1, reference2].
Actions taken by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea developed the National Strategy for ASF prevention and control during 2020-2025 (issued in May 2021).
Actions taken by the Republic of Korea: The ASF Task Force has implemented “Measures to block the spread of ASF in the Gyeongsangbuk-do region” through enhanced wild boars capturing by professional capture teams and use of advanced drones; installation of 'automatic door closing devices, and strengthened management of gates frequently used by agricultural vehicles. Information on ASF detection in wild boars has been shared through the Animal Quarantine Management System (KAHIS) as well as distribution of wild boars across the country [reference1].
Actions taken by China: In April 2021, MARA issued the “Work Plan for Regional Prevention and Control of African Swine Fever and Other Major Animal Diseases (Trial)”. The whole country was divided into five regions, and pig movement has been restricted only within the region. ASF-free zones are created in each region, only pigs from the free zones, breeding pigs and piglets are allowed to move beyond respective regions [reference1].
Actions taken by the Philippines: The reduced tariff rates of imported pork has been extended until 31 December 2024 [reference1, reference2]. The local authorities are mandated to strictly follow the National Zoning implementation and movement plan depending on the level of ASF risks [reference3]. The President announced that the government is in the process of procuring ASF vaccines and aims to administer the immunization shots within June or July [reference4]. On 22 May, DA informed that a vaccine for ASF was in the last stage of trials [reference5]. On Luzon, DA has allocated PHP 300 million (USD 5 million) for the National Swine Production Initiatives for Recovery and Expansion (INSPIRE) program to improve pig industry in the CAR Region [reference6]. In Central Visayas, the city government of Cebu will soon classify the entire locality under the pink zone category of ASF, given that no ASF cases have been reported in the city since last November [reference7]. Dauis Municipality has been declared under a state of calamity because of ASF since 23 April 2024 [reference8, reference9, reference10]. BAI, in collaboration with FAO, organized the National ASF Communications workshop under a project funded by MAFRA [reference11].
Figure 1. Live pig prices in China, Viet Nam, Cambodia, the Philippines and Thailand (USD/kg)
Actions taken by Malaysia: After the first confirmed outbreak in Sabah State in 2021, surveillance has been intensified in the whole country [reference].
Actions taken by Singapore: After confirming the first case of ASF in wild boar, the government is monitoring the health of wild boars in nature reserves, parks, and green spaces [reference1, reference2].
Actions taken by Indonesia: In December 2019, Ministry of Agriculture recommended the public the application of biosecurity and good management of pig farms as the main strategic steps to prevent ASF, as well as strict and intensive monitoring of high-risk areas [reference1]; the Livestock and Animal Health Services (DG PKH) formed Emergency Posts with Rapid Response Teams at all levels [reference2]. According to media, in response to the suspected ASF outbreak in Banyumas, Central Java, the transport of live pigs, carcasses, and other pork products to and from the affected area have been banned [reference3]; in NTT, Nagekeo Regency and Lewoleba City have prohibited the transport of pigs, pork products, and by-products from areas infected with ASF and temporarily stopped the sale of pigs in markets to stop the spread of the disease [reference4, reference5]; in Central Papua Province, authorities banned the movement of processed pork from infected areas in Mimika District [reference6, reference7]; concerning the increasing death rate in pigs since February 2024 in Jayapura Regency, the Governor of Papua declared the State of Emergency for the ASF outbreaks in pigs on 6 June [reference8, reference9].
Actions taken by Timor-Leste: The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) reactivated their public awareness campaign in collaboration with the Market Development Facility Australia to provide more accurate information for farmers and promote better practices [reference1]. To move a pig, pig transportation license for the driver, and pre-movement testing of pigs are required; and everybody are encouraged to follow biosecurity measures [reference2]; a Biosecurity Development Program has been implemented since April 2023 [reference3, reference4], according to media. MAF has introduced EpiCollect 5.0 for data collection since 2021, and progressively improved diagnostic capacity by LAMP test, portable lab, and PCR [reference5].
Actions taken by Papua New Guinea: NAQIA stepped up its ASF national risk communications and awareness campaign; strengthened responses for affected provinces and preparedness for non-infected provinces along the highway; urged farmers to practice biosecurity measures. “Quarantine Areas” and checkpoints at strategic locations have been set to control the movements of pigs and pork products. A restricted pig movement permit system has been implemented [reference1, reference2]. NAQIA is encouraging all provinces to develop their own ASF preparedness and response plans. NAQIA is now in the Recovery Phase of the ASF Response Plan with the aim to re-establish pig farming in the infected zone. The ASF impact survey Conducted in Upper Highlands illustrated strong need for value-chain and behaviour change communication (VC/BCC) [reference3]. NAQIA launched the ASF repository website. On 12 April 2024, NAQIA announced the official stand-down of the emergency response phase and transition to normalcy including consolidation of value chain resilience and sectoral recovery (long-term management).
Actions taken by Viet Nam: The “National Plan for the Prevention and Control of African Swine Fever for the period of 2020 – 2025” endorsed on 7 July 2020 (972/QD-TTg) set goals for ASF control, pig farm biosecurity application and laboratory capacity development to be achieved; defined restocking conditions, sampling requirements, surveillance, conditions for culling and moving-to-slaughter. The Department of Animal Health announced the licensing of NAVET-ASFVAC (manufactured by NAVETCO Company) in June 2022, and another vaccine AVAC ASF LIVE (manufactured by AVAC) in February 2023 [reference1]. On 24 July, the official letter No. 4870/BNN_TY was sent to notify all 63 provinces/municipalities that MARD approved the nationwide use of the two ASF vaccines [reference2, reference3, reference4]. On 9 April 2024, MARD issued an official letter urging all provincial People's Committees to direct all relevant departments, sectors and localities to implement preventive/control measures against ASF [reference5]. DAH sent a document to the Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development of Lang Son and Bac Kan provinces on strengthening the prevention and control of ASF, requesting the two provinces to focus resources and urgently direct local veterinary agencies/units to correct disease prevention and control in accordance with the regulations [reference6]. In the document No. 1276/TY-DT sent to Lang Son, DAH pointed out very high risk of ASF spread in the province due to insufficient and incorrect awareness in some districts/communes, urged them to announce outbreaks, implement prevention and control measures in accordance with the Animal Health Law, and timely reporting through VAHIS system, etc [reference7].
Actions taken by Lao People’s Democratic Republic: When an ASF outbreak confirmed, the Ministry designates Red Area around an outbreak to control the movement of pig and pork products and prohibits pork consumption; and yellow Area (3 km radius from the red areas) as designated surveillance zones. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry temporarily banned the importation of live pigs, pork, and pork related products from Thailand and Viet Nam [reference].
Actions taken by Cambodia: Cambodia temporarily suspended imports of pigs from neighbouring countries [reference1, reference2], in-country pig movement control has also been strengthened [reference3, reference4, reference5] according to media.
Actions taken by Thailand: DLD implements ASF contingency plan with clinical practice guidelines [reference1] while the provinces monitor and follow-up the situation in accordance with the guidelines [reference2]. DLD is promoting the improvement of disease prevention systems and biosafety on farms according to media [reference3], and also raising awareness and strengthening border control to stop illegal import of pork products from affected countries [reference4].
Actions taken by Myanmar: Various control measures including movement control, surveillance, official carcass disposal have been implemented and raised awareness on good animal husbandry practices [reference].
Actions taken by Bangladesh: Various control measures including inspection, disinfection, control of vectors, movement control, disinfestation, official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste, surveillance, quarantine, screening have been implemented [reference].
Actions taken by Bhutan: The authority implemented 3D (Depopulation, Disposal and Disinfection) operation, surveillance, quarantine, movement control, awareness raising, import ban, and encouraged farmers to adopt good pig farming practices [reference1]. Media wrote that ASF was confirmed in imported pork in March this year through random testing. Approximately 67 tonnes of contaminated pork have been stored in cold storages in Phuentsholing, 18 tonnes have already been distributed, of which 8 tonnes were recalled, the rest have already been consumed [reference2]. The Government is advising farmers not to feed pigs with kitchen/hotel/restaurant waste containing pork and pork products, other kitchen waste should be cooked before feeding pigs, prevent contact between domestic and wild pigs, and stop visitors entering farms [reference3]. FAO is implementing multi-donor project FVC/GLO/184/MUL in 11 countries including Bhutan to build resilience against threats such as ASF by promoting sustainable farming practices to improve food security, livelihoods, environment and income of rural population through the adoption and promotion of innovative approaches for the better value chain of Special Agricultural Products [reference4].
Actions taken by Nepal: In response to the ASF outbreaks in Myagdi District in Gandaki Province, authorities requested pig raisers to isolate any ASF suspected pigs and report without delay, and dispose dead pigs by burial [reference1], according to media. The Directorate of Livestock and Fisheries Development of Bagmati Province has sent a letter to the local level and requested them to carry out awareness programs; while authorities in Lalitpur District under the province started alerting farmers about the disease [reference2], according to media.
Actions taken by India: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) released the Disease Control Strategy Plan in June 2020 as guidance for State / UT Governments for ASF prevention, control and containment [reference1]. Individual ASF detected area implements control measures with reference to the guidance. India has released the statistics on the number of pigs lost due to ASF by state during 2022 -2023 [reference2]. In Nagaland State, Kohima District has declared the infected and the surveillance zones in Kidima Village; bans on the slaughter of pigs, import and export of pigs and piglets, and transportation of pigs and pork have been imposed [reference3]. Mizoram State declared various villages and localities in Champhai, Aizawl, Saitual, Lawngtlai, Khawzawl and Serchhip districts as infected areas and imposed the prohibition of pig export and import from/to infected areas, besides the sale or slaughter of both healthy and sick pigs within infected areas [reference4, reference5, reference6, reference7, reference8, reference9, reference10, reference11, reference12, referece13]. According to media, the Mizoram state government has so far compensated about 2 500 pig raisers for pig losses due to ASF and has requested additional compensation from the central government to additional families [reference14].
ASF virus can be transmitted through pork and pork products (raw/frozen/dried/under-cooked) in which the virus can survive for a long time. Intensive border/customs control of passengers’ luggage, parcels at international post offices is recommended. The test results of border control in China showed the new reassortant ASF virus may be transported by travellers. Warning signs should be placed clearly at the border/customs entry including airports and seaports, stating the consequences of bringing pork and pork products from ASF-infected countries/regions, and instructing passengers to discard pork products in designated disposal places or to hand over to the customs personnel.
Countries of the region
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China: Anhui, Heilongjiang, Henan, Jilin, Liaoning, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanxi, Yunnan, Hunan, Guizhou, Hubei, Jiangxi, Fujian, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Qinghai, Guangdong, Gansu, Shandong, Hainan and Hebei provinces,
Tianjin, Chongqing, Shanghai and Beijing municipalities, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia Hui, Guangxi Zhuang, Xinjiang Uygur, and Tibet (Xizang) autonomous regions and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR).
Mongolia:
Bulgan, Darkhan-Uul, Dundgovi, Orkhon, Selenge, Töv provinces and Ulaanbaatar
Viet Nam: All provinces and municipalities.
Cambodia: Ratanakiri,
Tboung Khmum, Svay Rieng, Takeo and Kandal provinces.
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: Chagang-Do.
Lao People’s Democratic Republic:
All provinces and municipality.
Myanmar: Shan, Kachin, Kayah states and Sagaing Region.
The Philippines: Abra, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur,
Aklan, Albay, Antique, Apayao, Aurora, Bataan, Batangas, Benguet, Bohol, Bulacan, Cagayan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Camiguin, Capiz, Catanduanes, Cavite, Cebu, Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, Davao Oriental,
Dinagat Islands, Eastern Samar, Guimaras, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Iloilo, Isabela, Kalinga, La Union, Laguna, Lanao del Norte, Leyte, Marinduque, Masbate, Maguindanao del Sur, Mindoro Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Mountain,
Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, North Cotabato, Northern Samar, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Quezon, Quirino, Rizal, Romblon, Samar,Sarangani, Sorsogon, Southern Leyte, Sultan
Kudarat, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Tarlac, Zambales, Zamboanga del Sur provinces and Metro Manila (Caloocan, Malabon and Quezon cities).
Republic of Korea: Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon-do, Incheon
City, Chungcheongbuk-do, and Gyeongsangbuk-do.
Timor-Leste: All districts.
Indonesia: North Sumatra, Riau, Riau Islands, West Sumatra, South
Sumatra, Lampung, Jambi, Bangka Belitung; West Java, Central Java, Yogyakarta, Banten, East Java; Bali; East Nusa Tenggara; West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, East Kalimantan and North Kalimantan; South Sulawesi, Central Sulawesi, West Sulawesi
and Southeast Sulawesi provinces.
Papua New Guinea: Southern Highlands, Enga, Hela, Western Highlands, Jiwaka, and Simbu provinces.
India: Assam,
Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Bihar, Kerala, Punjab, Haryana, Tripura, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand states, and Delhi National
Capital Territory.
Disputed territory: Arunachal Pradesh.
Malaysia: Sabah, Sarawak; Perak, Pahang, Malacca, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Trengganu, Kelantan and Penang
(Pulau Pinang) states.
Bhutan: Chhukha, Samdrup Jongkhar, Sarpang, Trashigang, and Pemagatshel and Bumthang districts.
Thailand:
Buri Ram, Chachoengsao, Chaiyaphum, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Chumphon, Kalasin, Kamphaeng Phet, Khon Kaen, Krabi, Mae Hong Son, Maha Sarakham, Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nan, Nong Bua
Lam Phu, Nong Khai, Phangnga, Phatthalung, Phetchaburi, Phichit, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ranong, Ratchaburi, Roi Et, Si Sa Ket, Songkhla, Suphan Buri, Trang, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani provinces and Bangkok.
Nepal:
Bhaktapur, Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Kavrepalanchok, Sunsari, Jajarkot, Jhapa, Morang , Chitwan, Bardiva, Dang, Kaski, Surkhet, Sunsari, Kailali, Syangia, Bara, Jajarkot, Kanchanpur, Dadeldhura, Doit, Lamjung and Tanahu districts.
Singapore
Bangladesh: Chittagong Division.
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