A sickness for animals is in north Cyprus. It is called foot-and-mouth disease. This sickness was found last week. It was near Famagusta. Now, there are new rules for all of Cyprus. People are trying to stop the sickness. They also want to help the money of Cyprus.
Doctors for animals saw sick cows first. Then, the government said it is the sickness. A big warning is now active. Checks are happening everywhere. The head of the doctors said it is serious. It is hard to stop it all.
New rules help stop the sickness. There are checks in the country. The border is stronger. Police are watching more. They check for animals moving the wrong way. People can tell about lost animals.
This sickness hurts the money. Australia will not buy cheese. This is bad for Cyprus. The government is talking to other countries. They want Australia to buy again.
New steps are in place. There are more checks. They talked to doctors and farmers. Experts came to see the place. They want to know more. Officials say the sickness did not start in their areas. They want to stop it from spreading.