Italy announces temporary ban on mink farming to prevent coronavirus mutation
Italian Health Minister Roberto Speranza signed a decree on Monday banning mink farming until at least March, amid fears that coronavirus mutations may affect vaccine efficacy.
“If there is suspected infection, relevant local authorities are to seize the farm, block the movement of animals… and start an epidemiological investigation,” the Health Ministry said in a press release.
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** This post was originally published on November 24, 2020 **