Two new cases of African swine fever were confirmed this morning in Paju and Gimpo in Gyeonggi-do Province, near the inter-Korean border,... bringing the total number of affected farms to 13.<br />The case in Paju is the third case reported in the same area over a 48-hour period,... following the government's confirmation of two outbreaks there on Wednesday.<br />Due to difficult flying conditions from the effects of Typhoon Mitag,... blood samples from the pigs are being transported by road instead of helicopter,... which could cause delays in inspections.<br />The ministry is also testing other suspected ASF cases reported in Gimpo.<br />
