New research confirms what Friends of Animals has been saying for years: wet markets—where wild animals are sold in cramped, unsanitary conditions—were likely the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New research confirms what Friends of Animals has been saying for years: wet markets—where wild animals are sold in cramped, unsanitary conditions—were likely the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. A study in the journal "Cell" found genetic evidence linking raccoon dogs, a species susceptible to coronaviruses, to the Wuhan market where the outbreak began.
To protect human health, prevent future pandemics, and save animal lives, it’s time to shut down these dangerous markets for good. https://friendsofanimals.org/foa-continues-call-to-end-wildlife-trade-after-new-research-shows-covid-19-emerged-in-wet-markets/
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