A recent study found that Golden Syrian hamsters, a popular species for pet owners, can contract COVID-19, impacting how researchers conduct COVID-related experiments on hamsters. Clarissa Rios has the story.

New Study Finds Hamsters are Likely to Contract COVID-19

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New Study Finds Hamsters are Likely to Contract COVID-19

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