Reservoir animals?
11-13-2021, 12:46 PM
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Reservoir animals?
Lots of animals can catch it. Deer can spread it readily within the herd. In some areas 80% of the whitetail deer have or already had it. Mink can spread it to each other and back to people. Each of these species is a potential source for new mutations…
11-13-2021, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by TransWorld
I thought they were reporting it in zoo animal populations.
Heart inflammation in cats and dogs: SARS-CoV-2 possible culprit
Written by Annie Lennon on November 11, 2021 — Fact checked by Alexandra Sanfins, Ph.D.
Share on Pinterest Can cats and dogs contract the Alpha variant of SARS-CoV-2? Westend61/Getty Images- Researchers conducted a study to investigate whether there is a link between a spike in cardiac inflammation among cats and dogs and SARS-CoV-2.
- They found that the majority of pets studied had contracted SARS-CoV-2 shortly after it was either confirmed or suspected that their owners had the virus.
- The researchers conclude that pets can contract the B.1.1.7, or Alpha, variant of the virus. However, scientists will need to carry out more research to confirm how exactly it affects pets.
Symptoms were mostly mild and included mild digestive and respiratory issues, such as cough, runny nose, and sneezing.
11-13-2021, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by TiredSoul
Maybe we should start vaccinating pilots with a dart gun.
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