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We wrote on Wednesday about that Denmark wants to euthanize 17 million minks because a mutant coronavirus strain has spread on pet farms. Denmark In some parts new stricter restrictions are introduced for this reason.
The WHO investigation into the phenomenon has revealed that the case presents serious risks, that is, that the virus has been transmitted from humans to the animal community and then back..
WHO Expert, Maria van Kerkhove Mutations must also be monitored because they can change the behavior of the virus.
This can have an effect on the severity of the illness caused by the virus, the efficacy of the vaccine, the diagnosis and the cure of the virus, but it is necessary to look at it more closely.
Studies have also started in other mink farms around the world, as the mink appears to be a very good host for the coronavirus.
(CNBC)
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