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Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The mink makes a scene. Because it is said that this mammal can transmit corona to humans.
Not only that, the crown has also mutated into the body of the civet and squirrel. At least six countries have reported cases of farm transmission, namely Denmark, Spain, Sweden, Italy, the Netherlands, and the US.
An epidemiologist, Dr. Marisa Peyre, from the French research institute Cirad, said the reality is worrying. Especially how the vaccine will work.
“Every time the virus spreads between animals, it changes,” he said. BBC News quoted on Monday (9/11/2020).
“If there are too many changes from what is circulating in humans today, it may mean that a vaccine or whatever treatment is about to be produced is not working as well as it should.
Animals that are also called mink also show symptoms when infected with corona, the worst they can experience pneumonia. British scientists say that mink can be infected through bedding on farms or dust containing feces.
“Stoats have become a ‘viral reservoir’ and surveillance of other wild and domestic animals that may be susceptible is necessary,” said Professor Joanne Santini of University College London.
This case, he called it extreme. Because you have to continue investigating.
“What we do know is that minks contract the virus from humans. They can become infected and pass between each other and the virus returns to humans,” he explained.
Danish scientists are also conducting a genetic study of a new crown strain related to mink. In a magazine, Danish, Chinese and Malaysian scientists called for a ban on mink production.
Previously, the World Health Organization (WHO) claimed to be monitoring this closely. Especially to prevent another corona pandemic from continuing in humans.
The WHO also said it was working with regional offices in Europe, the Pacific and the Americas to oversee mink farming around the world. This is important so that countries can take appropriate action.
In Europe, mink farming is found in several countries. These animals are often used for their fur.
World of Buz had written that ermine was also used to make false eyelashes. However, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
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