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Because it’s stupid. The infection isn’t dangerous to humans, it’s anywhere from symptomless to cold-like symptoms. It’s not super contagious to humans, and even if it were it’s not dangerous.
And the disease exists elsewhere in the world without causing big issues. It’s not a new disease, just new to the UK.