The link between virus spillover, wildlife extinction and the environment
15-Apr-20 14:00
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As COVID-19 spreads across the globe, a common question is, can infectious diseases be connected to environmental change? A new study published by the University of California, Davis' One Health Institute has indicated that it does. We explore the evidence the study provides, and how the processes that create wildlife population declines, also enable the transmission of animal viruses to humans.
Produced by: Juliet Jacobs
Presented by: Juliet Jacobs, Tee Shiao Eek
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Categories: Environment, Science, Health Policy, Diseases and Conditions, Mental Health, Healthy Living, Fitness, Medical Innovation and Technology, Social Issues
Tags: The Bigger Picture, The Daily Digest, Wildlife, wildlife extinction, Covid-19, Coronavirus,