African swine fever cases in Finland
The first finding of the virus causing African swine fever (ASF) was made in Finland on 30 July 2026. The genome of the virus was detected by PCR testing in wild boars found dead in Virolahti. The result was verified in the EU’s reference laboratory for ASF.
To prevent the spread of the disease, an infected zone was established in the area on 30 July 2026. The decision establishing the infected zone was refined by a decision issued on 31 July 2026, and a core area was established within the infected zone, where stricter restrictions apply than in the rest of the zone.
The restrictions currently in force in the area are set out in
- the Finnish Food Authority's decision on the establishment of the infected zone, dated 14 August 2026 (PDF) (in Finnish)
- the Finnish Food Authority's decision on the establishment of the infected zone, dated 14 August 2026 (PDF) (in Swedish)
- Annex 1: Map of the infected zone (PDF) (13 August 2026) (in Finnish/Swedish)
Restrictions that were previously in force in the area can be found in the Finnish Food Authority's earlier decisions:
- Finnish Food Authority decision of 7 August 2026 (PDF) (in Finnish)
- Annex 1: Map of the infected zone (PDF) (in Finnish)
- Finnish Food Authority decision of 7 August 2026 (PDF) (in Swedish)
- Annex 1: Map of the infected zone (PDF) (in Swedish)
- Finnish Food Authority decision of 31 July 2026 (PDF) (in Finnish)
- Finnish Food Authority decision of 31 July 2026 (PDF) (in Swedish)
More information on cases of African swine fever, current restrictions and guidelines on the Finnish and Swedish pages
This page will be updated as more information becomes available.
News about African swine fever (ASF)
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August 11/2026
Eleven more cases of African swine fever confirmed
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August 10/2026
African swine fever (ASF) Test Results Confirmed by the EU Reference Laboratory
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August 6/2026
Restrictions related to African swine fever in the infected zone to change
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August 5/2026
Search ongoing for wild boars in Southeast Finland’s terrain
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July 31/2026
African swine fever detected in Southeastern Finland
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July 31/2025
African swine fever spreads in areas near Finland – avoid bringing meat products from abroad
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October 9/2020
Fighting African swine fever calls for constant measures
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August 13/2019
Customs enhances the combat against African swine fever – Customs trains a food detector dog for Helsinki Airport