White-tailed deer have
antibodies
against SARS-CoV-2.
Infections started after the pandemic
First wild species detected as infected
One-third of deer in the northeastern U.S. have been infected.
Laboratory experiments mention:
Deer infect each other
The virus is spread by herds
Virus Growth Could Threaten Vaccine Efficacy
Could infect other species
385 blood samples were taken from wild species:
People can get infected
40% resolved with antibodies
against SARS-CoV-2
In 2020, 3 cases with antibodies were found