Scientists warn that animals could become ‘reservoirs’ of coronavirus

Animals could become ‘reservoirs’ of coronavirus and lead to a second outbreak even if it is eradicated in humans, according to scientists writing in the Lancet. Researchers from University College London say a global effort is needed to monitor possible outbreaks of the virus in various animal populations around the world. They claim that if … Read more

Dutch government closes infected mink farms amid fears the animals could act as COVID-19 reservoirs 

The Dutch government has ordered the closure of mink fur farms amid fears that they could act as ‘reservoirs’ for COVID-19 after two workers caught the disease. Nine infected farms will be closed from tomorrow, with thousands of mink — whose glossy coats are prized for fur clothing — to be culled in the cautionary … Read more