MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 16th August, 2018) Outbreaks of anthrax bacterial disease have been registered in two northern Chinese provinces, Russias epidemic watchdog said Thursday, warning nationals to plan their trips carefully.
"A total of 106 anthrax cases have been confirmed in China since 2018, including two flare-ups registered since August 7 in Chinas northeastern Heilongjiang and northern Inner Mongolia provinces," Rospotrebnadzor said in a statement.
It said 88 patients had contracted cutaneous anthrax which affects skin. More than 60 cases have been reported among livestock. Over 800 domestic animals have been culled. China has been vaccinating cattle and taking other sanitary measures to contain the disease.
