Sant Adrià de Besòs enters African Swine Fever control zone, Besòs River Park closed

The preventive measure, decreed by the Department of Climate Action, aims to contain the spread of the virus among wild fauna.

Security fence or signage indicating prohibited access at a river park entrance.
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Security fence or signage indicating prohibited access at a river park entrance.

The Department of Climate Action has included Sant Adrià de Besòs in the surveillance zone for African Swine Fever (ASF), ordering the preventive closure of the Besòs River Park until further notice.

The decision is taken as an immediate containment measure following the health alert for ASF, a serious disease that exclusively affects pigs and wild boars, posing no risk of transmission or danger to human health.
The Government of Catalonia, through the Department of Climate Action, communicated the municipality's inclusion to the Sant Adrià de Besòs City Council, establishing an emergency protocol that requires maximum citizen cooperation.
Authorities emphasize that public involvement is essential to prevent the spread of the virus and reduce the potential impact on wildlife and the livestock sector. Residents are asked to respect signage and not access the River Park while the closure is in effect.
Containing the initial outbreak is crucial during the coming days to stop ASF, and institutions remind the public that following the instructions of the competent administrations is essential for the protocol's success.