Lorries will have to pass through a disinfection gate while cars will receive a disinfectant treatment of their wheels at the border crossings of Záhony, Beregsurány, Tiszabecs, Lónya and Barabás.

Personal belongings and luggage will be more thoroughly checked at entry to reduce the risks of bringing in the virus with, for example, smoked meat.

The virus does not infect humans but it is highly contagious and a serious threat to animals, the statement said.

Source www.hungarymatters.hu

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