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Lethal Feline Coronavirus Variant Found in the U.S. for Over a Decade
Research from Cornell indicates that a deadly variant of feline coronavirus has been present in the U.S. for more than ten years, challenging prior assumptions about its origins.
Editorial Staff
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Cornell researchers have revealed that a lethal variant of feline coronavirus has been in the United States for over a decade. This finding contradicts earlier beliefs that the variant was only associated with a significant outbreak in Cyprus in 2023.
The Cyprus outbreak was devastating, resulting in the deaths of thousands of cats, which led to widespread concern about the virus's spread.
This new information raises important questions about the epidemiology of the virus and its potential impact on feline populations in the U.S. and beyond.