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PRO/AH/EDR> COVID-19 update (387): Netherlands, mink, animal & public health, research
COVID-19 -- NetherlandsAbstractThe zoonotic origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is still unknown. Animal experiments have shown that nonhuman primates, cats, ferrets, hamsters, rabbits, and bats can be infected by SARS-CoV-2. In addition, SARS-CoV-2 RNA has been detected in felids, mink, and dogs in the field. Here, we describe an in-depth investigation of outbreaks on 16 mink farms and humans living or working on these farms, using whole-genome sequencing. We conclude that the virus was initially Read more [...]
