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I almost said Coronavirus infection contracted by mink in Denmark they also concern the World Health Organization.
“We are aware of reports from Denmark of several people infected with the mink coronavirus, with some genetic modifications to the virus. We are in contact with the Danish authorities to find out more ”, says the WHO.
In the country, where the first infections in skin mustelids were registered months ago, the cases of contagion in humans are worrying. Last month Denmark started cut millions of minks in the north of the country, but it seems that now we intend to go ahead with the sacrifice, for the elimination of all 15 million of minks.
The Danish Prime Minister last November 4 Mette Frederiksen He said that at least 12 people, living in the northern regions of the country, were infected with a mutation of the virus transmitted by mink. The Minister of Health Magnus heunicke He added that approximately half of the 700 people infected with covid in that area of Denmark are related in some way to the breeding of these animals. To date, there are infections among mink in 207 farms, a strong growth figure compared to last month (41).
Denmark is a major exporter of mink fur; about 17 million of these accessories are produced each year. Kopenhagen Fur alone meets 40% of world demand, particularly strong in China and Hong Kong.
According to estimates by the government, which has pledged to compensate farmers, the slaughter of 15 million specimens will have an impact of about 5 billion crowns (671 million euros).
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