Bats & pangolins in Southeast Asia harbour SARS-CoV-2-related coronaviruses, reveals new study

(Duke-NUS Medical School) A new study led by scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, and Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, shows that SARS-CoV-2-related coronaviruses (SC2r-CoVs) are circulating in animals as far away as Thailand. The study, published inNature Communications today, reported that high levels of neutralising antibodies against the virus were present in both bats and pangolins found in the Southeast Asian country. The study further indicates that more SC2r-CoVs are likely to be discovered in the region.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/dms-bp020921.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - February 9, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news