17th of JuneAnais Delacruz, New Derusmian Minister of Agriculture and Environment and Leader of the Green Party sat at her office desk in the MoÆ building in disbelief. He was reading the printed version of the International Notice that was just laid out on his desk by her secretary.
“When did we receive this?”
“Just now, ma’am.”
During her tenure, she had never been in such a situation. It was always just basic problems, cutting the ribbons on new infrastructure, and so on. Dealing with a contagious newly discovered animal disease was a completely different thing. She laid back into his chair and spun it towards the large window behind and began to brainstorm the best course of action.
“How many farmers have reported animal deaths to ‘Yellowtongue’ in the country?”
“None yet.”
Awkward silence followed. Then, her secretary spoke up again. “Is there anything you need me to do, Ms. Delacruz?”
After having her thoughts interrupted, she turned back to the secretary at the door.
“Inform the Minister of Economy and the President. Get DWBS on this as well. I need to think about how the hell I handle this mess.” She left, and Anais turned towards the window yet again and began to brainstorm.
Around half an hour later, she had finished typing down and printing the statement she would make on live TV.
Today, in the nations of the Allied States of Ardia, Toshikawa, and Ubrriekland, confirmations of sighting of an animal disease only known as ‘Yellowtongue’ have been reported. It is said to be similar to Bluetongue, but can also be transmitted by nasal and saliva discharge, as well as through the air. The mortality rate of this disease is reported to be between 60% to 70%.
Those who are in ownership of the following are advised to exercise caution, and follow the instructions laid out by the Government:
Sheep, Cattle, Yaks, Goats, Buffalo, Deer and its sub-species, Dromedaries, and Antelopes and its subspecies
We must all do what we can to stop the spread of this virus. If any livestock shows signs of ‘Yellowtongue’, transport them to a veterinarian hospital immediately. Any livestock who have been in contact with the infected should be placed in quarantine for 20 days. The Ministry will continue to announce instructions and updates on the situation as it develops.
Happy with her announcement, Anais exited her office and turned to her secretary. “Susan, please let the press know I’m about to give an announcement.
“Well, it’s a good thing that we barely import livestock, eh? We’re the ones always exporting, anyways.” After saying his goodbyes, he hung up the phone on the Minister of Agriculture and Environment’s Secretary.
The New Derusmian Minister of Economy, Georg Jaeger sat at his office desk in the MoE building. From a phone call, he had just received the news from Minister Delacruz, or rather, her secretary, of the ‘Yellowtongue’ disease that was now spreading across the continent. Although this was his first time experiencing an animal disease, he perfectly knew the procedure for economically dealing with one. He thought for a minute, and then pushed a button on his desk and called for his secretary.
“Patricia, I’ll be sending out an announcement in about an hour, could you notify the press please?”
“Of course Mr. Jaeger.”
He left the TV in his office on, and as he began typing down his announcement, he could hear in the background his colleague, Minister Delacruz, giving her speech in front of the MoÆ building, live on DWBS news.
As you may have already heard from my colleague, a new disease known as 'Yellowtongue', similar to Bluetongue, is spreading internationally. As such, we will be taking extra precautions to keep our livestock and agriculture sector safe, and to prevent any economic problems or famine.
All imports of livestock are to be banned until further notice. All exports will not be banned, but will be slightly restricted. Any shipments of livestock leaving the country will now be subjected to a health and safety check. We will also be introducing new hygiene and disease protection measures for domestic and international transport of livestock to prevent the spread of 'Yellowtongue' deeper into the nation.
Effective at 6AM EAMT in 3 days.
Please continue to follow instructions from the Ministries and from the Federal government.
After writing, he had his announcement printed out and began his walk downstairs towards where a press statement area had been set up for him. Although it didn't seem like that big of a deal, Georg was still quite worried that the disease may harshly impact the Agricultural Sector, New Derusmia's largest and most profitable sector. He hoped that this entire ordeal would be sorted with by next month, although it seemed there was no hope of that happening.
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