WORT 89.9FM Madison · COVID-19 Widespread in White Tail Deer

The SARS-COV-2 virus has become widespread in North American White Tail Deer.

A recent article in the journal Nature reports that testing showed that the SARS-COV-2 virus had infected White Tail Deer in at least 24 U.S. states.

USGS Wildlife Emergent Disease Coordinator Bryan Richards explains how, why and what it all means.

See also: CDC Guidance to reduce infection risk for humans and wildlife.

 

Photo Courtesy: Naveen Naidu / UNSPLASH

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