Dozens of viruses, some capable of spilling over into humans, have been detected mixing in animals at fur farms in China, igniting fears of a new pandemic.
Virologist Edward Holmes warned that the global fur farming industry is a major pathway for new viruses to cross into humans, advocating for its closure.
The study identified 125 viruses, including 36 new strains, with 39 possessing a 'high risk' of zoonotic transmission, emphasizing the urgent need for monitoring these farms.
Researchers found the 'Pipistrellus bat HKU5-like virus' in minks, raising concerns due to its relation to MERS, highlighting the risks associated with fur farming.
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