In the meantime, authorities have killed more than 1 million minks at breeding farms in both countries as a precaution.
More than 92,000 minks were ordered killed at the farm in the Aragon region of northeastern Spain, with nine out of 10 animals estimated to have contracted the virus. Richard Ostfeld, a researcher at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, New York, said that if confirmed, these would be the first known instances of animal-to-human transmission.
Both the World Health Organization and the Paris-based World Organisation for Animal Health, are studying the transmission of the virus between animals and people. Several universities and research institutes also are examining the issue. While scientists think the virus originated in bats, it may have passed through another animal before infecting people. A WHO team is currently in China, planning to study the issue.
CTV still hasn't noticed that the plural of mink is mink NOT 'minks'. Clearly CTV posts a lot on click bait but never actually checks Twitter to see the responses to their Tweets.
they should study Politicians and what are the causes of corruption outbreaks amongs world governments...really needed
Wouldn't it be ironic if it is found that ferrets and rodents can help transmit the virus? The culprit being the lowly flea? Just like The Justinian and Medieval Plagues?
DNA altered...
Don’t get spunk on the mink!
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