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SARS-CoV-2 Variants Evolve Faster in White-Tailed Deer than in Humans

SARS-CoV-2 variants evolve around three times faster in white-tailed deer than in humans, increasing the risk of new mutations and spread to other wildlife and livestock, according to a new study. The research also found that around 23.5% of deer in Ohio had been infected at some point. While no significant human outbreaks of deer-origin strains have occurred as yet, the study suggests COVID-19 vaccination may help protect against severe disease from spillover infections.

Source: www.genengnews.com –

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