Destruction of natural ecosystems increases risk of pandemics, study shows

Destruction of natural ecosystems through deforestation and agriculture increases the risk of pandemics by removing the barriers between humans and wildlife, study shows More than six out of ten infectious diseases today came from animals, says CDC Scientists have said that environmental degradation increases risk of pandemic It can also undermine the availability of natural … Read more

Animal welfare campaigners urge public to go VEGAN to protect against future pandemics

Animal welfare campaigners urge public to go VEGAN to protect against future pandemics — claiming factory farms and wildlife markets provide the perfect conditions for disease to thrive Ten scientists and experts signed an open letter advocating for veganism This is part of British animal rights charity Viva’s so-called ‘3-in-4’ campaign Of new and emerging infections diseases, … Read more

Scientists warn more pandemics like coronavirus are coming and it’s a case of ‘when not if’

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Visual timeline: How coronavirus compares to history’s most deadly pandemics

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more