Green Monday event in Oroklini cancelled amid foot and mouth disease outbreak

Oroklini, Cyprus. A Green Monday event planned in the Larnaca district village of Oroklini was cancelled on Sunday due to an outbreak of foot and mouth disease among livestock in the area.

Cancellation decision and official statement

The Oroklini borough said the decision followed measures imposed by the government because of the area’s proximity to livestock units where foot and mouth disease cases have been identified. It said protecting public health and complying with relevant instructions were priorities.

Outbreak location and linked infections

Oroklini is believed to be the epicentre of the latest outbreak, with linked infections reported in the nearby borough of Livadia.

Measures in Livadia

All livestock at the unit in Livadia are to be culled, and all products from the farm, including meat and milk, have been seized.

How will the cancellation and livestock measures affect Green Monday plans in your area?