In Cagliari, new outbreaks of bovine dermatitis threaten to cause significant changes to the traditional procession of Sant'Efisio . Today, the Local Health Authority and the Region will lift the restrictions on the quarantine imposed on cattle, currently until April 30. If extended, a "Plan B" could be adopted to transport the statue on its pilgrimage: a sedan chair to Capoterra or a van to Nora and back.
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Dermatitis alert, Sant'Efisio unknown in Cagliari: without oxen, would the statue be carried to Capoterra?
Today, the Local Health Authority (ASL) and the Region will lift the restrictions on the quarantine imposed on cattle, currently in effect until April 30th. Plan B is in place for the traditional procession.