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VisitDozens of Viruses, Including New Bat Coronavirus, Detected in Chinese Fur Farms
Sep 4, 2024, 03:32 PM
Researchers have detected dozens of viruses, including a dangerous new bat coronavirus, in animals at Chinese fur farms. A Nature paper highlights that the 'zoonotic soup' of viruses in these farmed animals is much greater than previously reported, raising fears of a potential pandemic spillover. More than 30 pathogens were found.
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