Researchers noted that the rats are actually susceptible to the alpha, delta and omicron variants of the disease.
"Our findings highlight the need for further monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 in rat populations to determine if the virus is circulating in the animals and evolving into new strains that could pose a risk to humans," said Dr. Henry Wan, the principle investigator on the study.
NEW YORK, US - OCTOBER 19: Rats are seen in a street of New York, United States on October 19, 2022. New government statistics show that there have been 71% more reports of rat sightings in the city overall since this time in 2020. There were almost The concern of rats transmitting COVID-19 to humans comes from the countless opportunities the rodents have to interact with humans on a daily basis in an area with an infestation problem like New York City. Dr. Stephanie Silvera, an epidemiologist says there's a reason to be cautious.
"In urban areas where there are a lot of wild rats this provides another vector of infection , and another reservoir for additional variants, " she said.
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