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An Evolving Animal Health Emergency

An Evolving Animal Health Emergency

The longer the monkeypox outbreak drags on, the more likely the virus will spread to wild animals. If that happens we’ll never be rid of it.

If the monkeypox virus becomes established in wild animals like rats or squirrels, eradicating it becomes exponentially harder. Rather than being limited to humans, it would take up residence in countless tiny vectors that in turn could infect other animals, pets and people.

In humans, the epidemic appears to be winding down, however, infections occur to be prevalent in white-tailed deer and other species.

PHILADELPHIA — The 11-year-old cat had been vomiting and lethargic for several days and showed little interest in food.

Philadelphia (tca/dpa) — The 11-year-old cat had been vomiting and lethargic for several days, and showed little interest in food.

Scientists have expressed concerns about recent research that shows some animals -- such as mink and deer -- appear to be able to spread the virus to humans.

Scientists have identified a new, highly mutated version of the coronavirus in white-tailed deer in southwestern Ontario.

In humans the pandemic is showing signs of ebbing. In deer and other animals, however, SARS-CoV-2 infections appear widespread, researchers say.