Wild boar in the forest. — Photo: Pixabay.

Frequently asked questions about African swine fever

In this article you will find questions and answers compiled by the Finnish Food Authority. African swine fever has not been found in the Imatra area so far.

African swine fever has been found in a dead wild boar in Virolahti. The disease has not yet been found in the Imatra region and there are no restrictions in place in the area.

African swine fever is not contagious to humans. If you see dead wild boars in the wild, contact the Environmental Protection Agency.

The Finnish Food Authority has compiled answers to frequently asked questions. You can find the answers on the Finnish Food Authority's website:

Frequently asked questions about African swine fever - Finnish Food Authority

For more information:

environmental manager Sanna Hämäläinen, Imatra regional environmental agency, sanna. hamalainenimatra.fi (sanna[dot]hamalainen[at]imatra[dot]fi), tel. 020 617 1034