New York City rats can catch the coronavirus that causes Covid-19, study finds

The millions of Norway rats that live alongside New Yorkers are among the animals that can catch the virus that causes Covid-19, a new study says.However, reports of the virus spreading from any types of animals to humans remain rare.Pets like cats, dogs and hamsters; zoo animals such as big cats, primates and hippos; farmed mink; and wildlife such as deer and anteaters are among the animals in which Covid-19 infections have been reported.

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