First case of coronavirus detected in wild animal

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The first known case of coronavirus in a wild animal has been reported, leading to calls for widespread monitoring of wildlife.

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said a wild mink had tested positive around an infected mink farm in Utah.

The USDA said it had found one positive case in “free-ranging, wild mink” in Utah as part of wildlife surveillance around infected farms.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-55309269

 

 

** This post was originally published on December 15, 2020 **