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L. Coyote

(51,134 posts) Thu Feb 3, 2022, 06:30 PM Feb 2022

High rates of COVID infections among white-tailed deer

Scientists have recently discovered what they are calling a silent outbreak of coronavirus among white-tailed deer. William Brangham reports about how one of the most ubiquitous species in North America contracted COVID, and what that means for the future of the pandemic.

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High rates of COVID infections among white-tailed deer (Original Post) L. Coyote Feb 2022 OP

With any luck DENVERPOPS Feb 2022 #1

I wonder if they get sick from it or just transmit it? Sucha NastyWoman Feb 2022 #2

DENVERPOPS

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1. With any luck

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Thu Feb 3, 2022, 07:07 PM

Feb 2022

it won't spread to the birds.......an Avian Virus would be devastating, considering all the migratory birds........

Sucha NastyWoman

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2. I wonder if they get sick from it or just transmit it?

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Thu Feb 3, 2022, 07:08 PM

Feb 2022

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