A highly contagious ‘goat plague’ is currently wreaking havoc in Greece and Romania – but does it pose a threat to humans?

The disease known as Peste des Petits Ruminants – or PPR – initially reared its head in Thessaly of northern Greece almost a month ago. Since then, it has rapidly spread from farm to farm and even neighbouring Romania, leading to the death of countless animals, according to reports.

With the production of feta cheese and domestic livestock a key pillar of Greece’s economy,…