Cyprus reports no new confirmed foot and mouth disease cases

Nicosia, Cyprus. No further confirmed cases of foot and mouth disease have been reported, with the overall situation described as stable by the veterinary association.

The association said almost 800 samples have been taken, with all negative except for two known cases in Avgorou and Pentakomo, which remain under investigation.

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Vaccination progress

Head of the veterinary association Demetris Epaminondas said vaccinations were proceeding as planned.

Vaccination coverage has reached 100 per cent in Famagusta, while programmes in Larnaca and Nicosia are almost complete. Limassol is at a very good stage, he said.

Paphos is behind schedule, but all vaccinations are expected to be completed by the end of November.

Cullings and outbreak

Epaminondas said no further animals had been culled. The number of killed animals remains at approximately 80,000.

Foot and mouth disease first broke out in Cyprus in February 2026.