What’s the risk that animals will spread the coronavirus?

What’s the risk that animals will spread the coronavirus?

Scientists probe risk from infected animals

Researchers are calling for extensive sampling of pets, livestock and wildlife to improve understanding of the risk that infected animals might spark new outbreaks. Roughly a dozen animals are known to be susceptible to the virus, but there have been only two reported cases of animals — both of which were minks — passing it to people. SARS-CoV-2 most likely originated in bats, and we don’t yet know whether other animals were involved in its journey to people.
Nature | 5 min read