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Miyazaki Governor Declares State of Emergency


Miyazaki Prefecture Gov. Hideo Higashikokubaru declared a state of emergency for the entire prefecture as the foot-and-mouth infection continues to infect local livestock. He has asked those not involved in agriculture to cooperate by limiting their trips outside the home. Further, all the livestock in an area with a radius of 10 kilometers will be put down. The number of pigs and cows that have been or will be destroyed is up to 205,000.

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Published: May 20, 2010 / Last Updated: May 20, 2010

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