Reservoirs
This page collects observations, interpretations, and consequences for action about the reservoirs of SARS-CoV2 in general. Please observe the structure of the page, when you add your content. Please use references where possible. Remember to find the relevant page. For example, if your observation is about transmission routes, please use that page, instead of posting your content here.
Contents
What is already known
- SARS-CoV-2 clusters genetically in lineage B of Sarbecovirus with 2 bat-derived SARS-CoV strains.[1], [2]
- Humans get infected and spread the virus.[1]
Questions about Pets
Observations
- People ask "Can my Dog or Cat be infected?" and "Can my pet infect me?"
Analysis and interpretation
Consequences for action
Questions about live animal markets
Observations
- Fish, crustaceans, shellfish, amphibians?
- Seafood market was suspected, but no animal sources found.
Analysis and interpretation
Consequences for action
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 ECDC Rapid Risk Assessment SARS-CoV-2, 14 February 2020. https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/SARS-CoV-2-risk-assessment-14-february-2020.pdf.pdf
- ↑ Zhu N, Zhang D, Wang W, Li X, Yang B, Song J, et al. A Novel Coronavirus from Patients with Pneumonia in China, 2019. New England Journal of Medicine. 2020
