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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
James C. Reynolds

Swine fever deaths surge in Spain amid fears of new virus strain

The army has been called in to help contain the spread of the virus (file image) - (Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Spain has recorded a surge in the deadly African swine fever sweeping Catalonia as authorities bring in drones and helicopters to help contain the outbreak.

The region’s department of agriculture announced on Monday that a further 18 wild boar have died from the highly contagious disease near Cerdanyola del Valles, bringing the tally up to a total of 47.

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