South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon has called for the government and related agencies to do everything they can to prevent the spread of African swine fever.
No new cases in the past few days, but he says the authorities need to stay vigilant.
Here's the PM in a meeting earlier today.
"Since Friday, there were no more confirmed cases of African swine fever but it's too early to be relieved. All parts of Incheon, Gyeonggi-do and Gangwon-do provinces are subject to tighter controls. But we should also pay attention to other areas such as Chungcheong-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do provinces. I ask for the strict implementation of our current quarantine measures."
Prime Minister Lee pointed out to officials the importance of thoroughly disinfecting vehicles that pass through the concerned areas.
He also told authorities to stay alert for other diseases such as Avian Influenza and Foot and Mouth Disease which often break out as the weather gets cooler.
Regarding Typhoon Mitag, expected to bring heavy rain to the peninsula this week, Lee once again called for extra care to prevent damage to farms and to deal with any other possible accidents.