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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 Yao
  • Zongwei Cai, Yongning Wu, Guangbo Qu*, Guibin Jiang
*Corresponding author for this work

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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

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    SDG 2 Zero Hunger
  2. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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