2024 Luzon Asf outbreak
| 2024 Luzon ASF outbreak | |
|---|---|
| Location | Calabarzon |
| First outbreak | Batangas City |
| Index case | Lobo, Batangas, Philippines |
| Arrival date | May 2024 |
Type | Disease outbreak |
The ongoing outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Luzon, Philippines began in the Rizal province in 2019 and in nearby provinces. The Batangas province is placed under state of emergency due to the African swine fever.[1]
The provinces of Luzon are under control in Laguna, La Union, Nueva Ecija, Quezon and some parts of Metro Manila. They have confirmed the African swine fever virus. The mass vaccination of pigs is planned and may be available in August 16, 2024.[2]
The Philippine Department of Health declared a state health emergency.