The state will stand and does stand by all those affected by the foot-and-mouth disease crisis, said Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis in remarks following the conclusion of the National Council meeting on Monday at the Presidential Palace, adding that the overwhelming majority of political forces agreed that the surest and quickest way to overcome the crisis is through the faithful application and implementation of the protocols. In the meantime a new positive case at a sheep and goat farm has been identified within the infected area in Geri.