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Translator Posted on April 15, 2021 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV) COVID-19 first detected in European mink farms a year ago – NGOs and the public urge the EU to act 13 April 2021 Press Release 12 months after the SARS-CoV-2 virus was first detected in animals in a mink farm in the Netherlands, the EU has failed to take decisive action to shut down these coronavirus reservoirs despite huge public support for a ban on fur farming. In recent months, almost 500.000 people have signed a   calling for an end to the cruel and deadly fur trade. A new survey also shows strong suppor...

New report finds that all mink farms should be considered “at risk” of COVID-19 infection Humane Society International / Europe Jillian Cooper/iStock.com Wild mink BRUSSELS—On the cusp of the mink breeding season, which is set to resume at the end of this month, the European Food Safety Agency has released a report finding that all mink farms should be considered at risk for COVID-19 outbreaks and must be strictly monitored. Following the release of this report, animal protection groups FOUR PAWS, Humane Society International/Europe, Eurogroup for Animals and Fur Free Alliance—and th...

Over the last year, the world has been confronted with a new and overwhelming situation. A global pandemic has forced countries all over the world into repeated lockdowns, almost 1.9 million people have died from COVID-19, 91 million have suffered from the disease and billions have been severely impacted by the social and economic consequences. While many are hoping for a brighter future in 2021, with vaccinations being distributed and the treatment options for patients vastly improving, it is important to not lose sight of the risk factors for COVID-19 and future pandemics. Mink farms, where...