As a result, 15 million animals die – the first state reacts – Pledge Times

Update on November 6 at 2:29 pm: At least 214 Danes infected and the death penalty for all Mink in Denmark: one found in the Scandinavian country mutation since SARS-CoV-2 , which small predators can transmit to humans, causes a stir (see first report of November 4).

the World Health Organization (WHO) turn the theme on now. There have already been numerous mutations of the virus, said the chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan. A team of scientists constantly assesses changes in the pathogen since the beginning of the pandemic.

A first Risks evaluation WHO is working on the situation in Denmark, said the WHO emergency aid coordinator. Mike ryan. “The evidence that we have does not suggest that this variant behaves in any way,” Ryan said. But he also stressed that it was important to prevent transmission through security measures on animal farms.

Denmark: more than 200 people infected with the corona variant derived from mink

Update on November 6 at 11:37 am: At least 214 people have themselves in Denmark since June with one originally Mink occurred Coronavirus variant (“Group 5 virus”) infected, as announced by the Danish health institute SSI: 200 of which in the North Jutland Regionwhere there are particularly many Mink farms gives.

The roughly 15 to 17 million minks in the country will now be killed according to a government decision. A large number of infected minks increases the risk of Virus mutationsagainst which vaccines currently being developed may not protect, according to SSI.

Dangerous crown mutation in Denmark: region with 280,000 people cordoned off: the first state reacts

Update as of November 6 at 10:00 am: Specifically affected by restrictions in Denmark are loud n-tv the municipalities Hjørring, Frederikshavn, Brønderslev, Afflictions, Thisted, Vesthimmerland Y Læsø. Restaurants and pubs have to close from Saturday, only take away meals are allowed.

Also, everyone does Sports facilities tight. Both Danes and visitors from abroad are urged to stay away from affected areas, even trains and buses should no longer cross regional borders.

The country too Britain has due to Crown mutation now measures started. Travelers from Denmark must be quarantined for 14 days. According to the Minister of Transport Grant Shapps the rule applies from Friday. The same applies to travelers from neighboring countries. Sweden Y Germany – but only since the early hours of Saturday. Sweden and Germany have already removed Denmark from the list of safe countries.

Dangerous crown mutation in Denmark: region with 280,000 inhabitants cordoned off – “The world’s eyes upon us”

Update as of November 5, 9:30 pm: “The eyes of the world are on us.” With these words, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has taken strict security measures during the Coronavirus pandemic justified.

Crown mutation in mink in Denmark: North Jutland region is sealed

Authorities have responded to the outbreak of a novel Crown mutation reacts and the North Jutland Region in fact sealed. The area covers the entire north Denmark around the city of Aalborg (around 120,000 inhabitants).

“Starting tonight, citizens of seven northern Jutland municipalities are urged to stay in their area to prevent the infection from spreading,” he said. Frederiksen this Thursday at a press conference. More than 280,000 people are affected.

List: Measures against crown mutation in North Jutland (Denmark)

I was previously with some Mink a mutated form of the coronavirus he found. The government in Copenhagen then he announced the emergency slaughter of all Mink Going forward, this involves around 15 to 17 million animals. Denmark It is the world’s largest exporter of mink fur, there are more than a thousand farms.

Crown mutation in Denmark: fear of deterioration of a Covid-19 vaccine

This new form of the virus was also detected in twelve people. That mutated Coronavirus could, according to the Danish health authorities, the effectiveness of a future Vaccine affect people.

Measurements in North jutland According to Frederiksen, it is a “true cordon” of the region.

Crown mutation in mink: Danish government kills millions of animals

First report of November 4: Copenhagen – The Coronavirus It is most likely transmitted from animals to humans, so why shouldn’t it be the other way around? The neighboring German country is currently facing exactly this problem Denmark to struggle.

A total of every third new corona cases in some regions can be traced back to the country’s mink farms. With 15 to 17 million animals, Denmark is the world’s largest producer of mink fur.

There are currently 1,139 breeding farms; now animals must be euthanized because they are a mutated form of the Coronavirus can also be transferred to humans calf reported.

Because of Corona, Denmark wants to kill more than 15 million animals: Corona mutation can be dangerous

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has ordered the slaughter of all affected minks in the country. On one side is the worry, the coming vaccine later it could no longer work.

On the other hand, the Crown mutation * spreading rapidly under the mink, and not just in Denmarkbut in Europe and beyond. “We see that every third case of corona in North Jutland dates back to mink farms,” ​​said the Dane. virologist Formsgaard is different.

This has already been done on more than 200 farms. Coronavirus * tested in Denmark, new suspected cases are added almost daily. If the virus is detected on a farm, the full inventory die on the affected farm and on all farms within a radius of eight kilometers. For the breeders absolutely incomprehensible, since their existence is at stake and the animals soon after infection they have survived again. The entire mink population has already been killed on 67 farms, with more to follow.

Mink kill from corona virus also in the Netherlands

There was already a similar decision in the Netherlands. In June, after similar outbreaks, it was decided to kill all fur animals on the affected farms.

This can occur through wild martens belonging to the same family. Coronavirus * spread uncontrollably through the mink. (tko) * Merkur.de is part of the Ippen-Digital network.

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