Number of ASF-affected barangays increases to 472
The Philippine Star|September 10, 2024
African swine fever (ASF) continues to spread in the country as the number of infected barangays has increased to 472 from 458, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Data from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), an attached agency of the DA, showed 14 barangays were added to the “red” or ASFinfected zones as of Sept. 6.

The virus has affected 115 municipalities, 32 provinces and 15 regions, the DA said.

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