WHO is working to track down the animal reservoir of the #COVID19 virus. Understanding how an epidemic began is essential to preventing further introductions to the human population. bit.ly/3mVER96
In May, the #WHA73 passed a resolution tasking WHO, @OIEAnimalHealth, @FAO and countries, as part of the One Health Approach, with identifying the zoonotic source of the #COVID19 virus and the route of introduction to humans. bit.ly/3l9a5Jm
@OIEAnimalHealth @FAO Given the scale and complexity of the #COVID19 pandemic, a sustained set of investigations in #China and elsewhere is needed to find the intermediate host(s) and virus origins.
@OIEAnimalHealth @FAO An international team of scientists is currently reviewing preliminary studies, developing protocols and materials and planning in-country work. #COVID19
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