Foot-and-Mouth Disease Caused Delays at Border

At the border crossings in Lower Austria and Burgenland to Hungary and Slovakia, there were minor delays in travel traffic on Saturday due to measures against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). Drivers were expected to "experience increased waiting times," according to the ÖAMTC in response to an APA inquiry. No cases of the disease had occurred.

At all open, larger border crossings, a slightly higher volume of traffic was expected due to the start of the Easter holidays and the associated travel traffic. Exact waiting times were not specified. The Lower Austria State Police Directorate also reported only minor waiting times.

Lower Austria and Burgenland without FMD Cases

No positive test results were recorded in Burgenland. The situation is being monitored, and sampling and border controls are ongoing, according to the crisis team of the state. Additionally, travelers must drive over a disease mat when entering. The measures are intended to prevent the introduction of foot-and-mouth disease, which has occurred in Slovakia and Hungary.

According to the office of State Councilor Susanne Rosenkranz (FPÖ), there were also no cases in Lower Austria. As previously announced, an assistance mission by the armed forces will start on Monday. 28 soldiers will take care of disease mats at the crossings in Hohenau (Gänserndorf district) and Berg (Bruck an der Leitha district).

(APA/Red)

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