Study Reveals Common Path of Viral Outbreaks from Animals to Humans

scientists in protective gear collect samples from wildlife in a forested area as part of research on viral outbreaks and their transmission to humans.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has noted that the number of zoonotic diseases those that jump from animals to humans has surged in recent years. Notable examples include the COVID-19 pandemic, which is believed to have originated from a wildlife source, and outbreaks of Ebola and Zika virus. As urbanization and human encroachment into natural … Read more