COVID-19: US scientists detect Omicron variant for first time in deer - Republic World

The latest research highlights that many urgent steps are needed to monitor the spread of the virus in deer and prevent potential spillback to humans.

Some white-tailed deer living in the US are actively infected with the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a study. The yet-to-be peer-reviewed study, posted … [+3036 chars]

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