Evidence of Foodborne Transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) through the Animal Products Food Supply Chain

Ligang Hu, Jie Gao, Linlin Yao, Li Zeng, Qian Liu, Qunfang Zhou, Haiyan Zhang, Dawei Lu, Jianjie Fu, Qian S. Liu, Min Li, Xingchen Zhao, Xingwang Hou, Jianbo Shi, Lihong Liu, Yingying Guo, Yawei Wang, Guang Guo Ying, Yong Cai, Maosheng YaoZongwei Cai, Yongning Wu, Guangbo Qu*, Guibin Jiang

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Abstract

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has resulted in significant social disruptions and human costs. The predominant transmission routes are conjectured to be inhalation of airborne virus and contact with fomites on shared surfaces. Recently, COVID-19 infection clusters have been reported related to the fresh meat and seafood industry in different countries which caused concerns about the foodborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 to the human population.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2713-2716
Number of pages4
JournalEnvironmental Science and Technology
Volume55
Issue number5
Early online date16 Feb 2021
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Mar 2021

Scopus Subject Areas

  • Chemistry(all)
  • Environmental Chemistry

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