The leader of the Catalan executive stated that “today nothing allows us to conclude” that the pathogen originated from the IRTA-CReSA Animal Health Research Center in Bellaterra, where the first two cases were detected. The Government is awaiting the results of the internal audit requested by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAPA) to determine the virus's origin.
The highly anticipated appearance was marked by criticism from the opposition and coalition partners regarding the “lack of foresight” and Illa's absence during the first week of the outbreak. Junts, through deputy Mònica Sales, recalled previous warnings and announced they would promote a commission of inquiry once the outbreak is extinguished to analyze crisis management.
“"To be by the side of the citizens, transmitting security and tranquility. And yes, to be physically present to lead politically."
Regarding crisis management, Illa indicated that the priority is intensifying hunting within a 20-kilometer radius to reduce the wild boar population by half and protect farms. In the last seven days, 2,485 animals have been hunted. The protocol mandates a 12-month period without new cases to declare the outbreak over.
“"We will not finish this outbreak in a week, nor in a month."
The control session also served to criticize the Executive for the management of the health crisis caused by the flu, which is reaching record figures (764 cases per 100,000 inhabitants), and the eviction of the former B9 institute in Badalona. Junts deputy Jordi Fàbrega denounced the collapse of the healthcare system due to underfunding.
