Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn now lays out epidemic carpets for zoo visitors

In several neighboring countries of Austria, the highly contagious animal disease foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has broken out. According to authorities, the virus has been detected in various animal stocks there. The disease is considered extremely contagious and can spread rapidly within and between animal populations.

For humans, foot-and-mouth disease does not pose a health risk, but we can spread the virus as passive carriers. Even small traces of the virus on shoe soles or clothing are enough to trigger an infection in animals.

Disinfection mats at zoo entrances as precautionary measures against disease

In response to the current developments, the Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn has already temporarily closed the petting zoo. Now an additional precautionary measure has been introduced: Since Friday, disinfection mats have been placed at the entrances.

Visitors are asked to consciously walk over these mats when entering the zoo to prevent a possible introduction of the virus. This measure is intended to help protect the animals in the zoo from a potential infection and further contain the spread of the pathogen.

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