Update on SARS-CoV-2 variants detected in animals by USDA Coronavirus Disease COVID SARSCoV2 Zoonosis USDA
By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D.Sep 12 2022Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, which is caused by infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 , has claimed more than 6.5 million lives worldwide. In addition to directly affecting humans, this virus has also been detected in animals in the United States.
Study: USDA Announces Updated Dashboard with Data on SARS-COV-2 Variants Detected in Animals. Image Credit: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com One Health is a collaborative, transdisciplinary, and multisectoral approach that focuses on maintaining optimal health, which depends on the intra-relationship between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment. For example, APHIS has focused on eliminating tuberculosis in cattle and reducing the manifestation of rabies in wildlife.
Recent updates on SARS-CoV-2 variants in animals APHIS scientists have studied the impact of SARS-CoV-2 in animals through routine surveillance, testing, and analysis. To this end, COVID-19 has been identified in several animal species, such as dogs, cats, minks, white-tailed deer, mule deer, and zoo animals including lions, tigers, gorillas, snow leopards, and otters.
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