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Source: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2011/01/113_79624.html
01-13-2011 16:19
Quarantine team on animal diseases to be set up
By Jung Sung-ki
The National Assembly passed a revision of the Act on the Prevention of Livestock Epidemics Thursday, as foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease has been rapidly spreading throughout the country.
The ruling and opposition parties held a one-day plenary session to deal with the revision.
Under the revision, those returning from trips to countries hit by infectious animal diseases are required to undergo questioning, a medical examination and disinfection by health authorities.
If such persons fail to report their trips to the authorities or deny the mandatory disinfection measures, they will be subject to a fine of up to 5 million won.....more at the link.
01-13-2011 16:19
Quarantine team on animal diseases to be set up
By Jung Sung-ki
The National Assembly passed a revision of the Act on the Prevention of Livestock Epidemics Thursday, as foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease has been rapidly spreading throughout the country.
The ruling and opposition parties held a one-day plenary session to deal with the revision.
Under the revision, those returning from trips to countries hit by infectious animal diseases are required to undergo questioning, a medical examination and disinfection by health authorities.
If such persons fail to report their trips to the authorities or deny the mandatory disinfection measures, they will be subject to a fine of up to 5 million won.....more at the link.