Added problem
Sightseers and gawpers are adding to the problems at the scene of the suspected diseose outbreak, and the Ministry of Agriculture is concerned about the number of requests it is getting for access to the Temuka property. Rigorous quarantine measures imposed on the property are normal and essential during any suspected outbreak. The Ministry’ said that it was vitally important that movements on to the property be restricted to veterinarians and essential Ministry staff who had been trained io handle such a situation.
Anybody passing the qua* rantine point is required to undergo extreme disinfection, which is aimed at eradicating any possible sources of infection. Special protective clothing must ba worn, and all equipment taken apart and sprayed. A casual observer leaving the property could be res’ ponsible for spreading the disease over a wide area, said « Ministry spokesman. Until a positive diagnosis was received, movement in and But of the area would be subject! to restrictions similar io those applying at any hospital operating theatM.
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