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Exposure of humans or animals to SARS-CoV-2 from wild, livestock, companion and aquatic animals. Qualitative exposure assessment – Summary

SARS-CoV-2 is an emerging virus currently causing a large epidemic of COVID-19. Countries have asked FAO to provide guidance on how to investigate the potential animal sources(s) of the virus.

This summary provides a shorter version of the original paper on rapid qualitative risk assessment for SARS-CoV-2 spillover at animal-human interface, and highlights the key knowledge gaps and recommendations.

Read the full document: Exposure of humans or animals to SARS-CoV-2 from wild, livestock, companion and aquatic animals.

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URL
http://www.fao.org/3/cb1739en/CB1739EN.pdf
Date
2020
Publisher
FAO
Region
Global
Keywords
Animal & plant health, Aquaculture, Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), Disaster & emergency, Fisheries, Food safety, Food security, Livestock, Natural resources, Oceans & marine resources, Policy analysis, Protracted crisis, Research, Rural livelihoods
Policy Theme
Emergencies and Rural Livelihoods, Resilience in Protracted Crises