Taiwan Extends Ban on Pork Transport and Slaughter

Taiwan has extended its ban on the transport and slaughter of pigs for another 10 days in an effort to curb the spread of African Swine Fever.

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00:00A ban on transporting and slaughtering pigs has been extended for 10 more days

00:05as Taiwan moves to stop the spread of African swine fever.

00:10It comes after farming Taichung tested positive for the virus, the country's first confirmed case.

00:17The control measures are part of a new five-point plan to strengthen prevention and control.

00:22Premier Zhurong Taichung's inspections and border checks will be stepped up.

00:25Just months ago, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to be officially free of African swine fever,

00:32classical swine fever, and food and mouth disease.