Coronavirus Variant EG.5 Takes Top Spot from ‘Arcturus’
A new coronavirus strain has taken over as the top variant circulating in the U.S. EG.5 was responsible for more than 17% of new coronavirus cases over the past two weeks, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s the highest prevalence of any strain circulating, rising above the so-called “arcturus” […]
New York rats can have the coronavirus that causes covid-19, according to a study
The millions of Norway rats living with New Yorkers are among the animals that can contract the virus that causes covid-19, according to a new study. However, reports of the virus spreading from any type of animal to humans remain rare. Pets, such as cats, dogs, and hamsters; zoo animals, such as big cats, primates, […]
