#Virginia Tech scientists find virus causing #COVID-19 widespread in #wildlife
“The virus, SARS-CoV-2 was found in six common backyard species and antibodies indicating previous exposure were found in five species, with rates of exposure ranging from 40 to 60% depending on the species, according to the university.
“… SARS-CoV-2 has been transmitted from humans to animals.”
https://www.wric.com/news/western-virginia/virginia-tech-scientists-find-virus-causing-covid-19-widespread-in-wildlife/
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