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As Cyprus continues to fight the consequences of February's foot and mouth disease outbreak, the European Commission has mobilised its strategic stockpile of emergency supplies, rescEU, to support the ongoing response.
The mobilisation follows a request for assistance from the Cypriot authorities via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. It comprises disinfectants, personal protective equipment, disposable coveralls, face masks, shoe covers, and other items essential for curbing the further spread of the virus.
Cyprus has been collaborating closely with the Commission from the onset of the outbreak. The Commission has already mobilised assistance by providing over one million vaccine doses for the entire island from the EU vaccine bank and three deployments of an EU Veterinary Emergency Team, who provided tailor-made recommendations and expertise on the ground. Furthermore, Commissioner Várhelyi also visited Cyprus earlier this month to highlight the Commission's full solidarity with Cyprus in facing this outbreak.
March 24, 2026/ European Commission/ European Union.
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