Category: Mink
First case of coronavirus detected in wild animal
The first known case of coronavirus in a wild animal has been reported, leading to calls for widespread monitoring of wildlife. More...
All Dutch mink culled to prevent coronavirus mutations
All minks in the Netherlands have been culled
The mink sector in the Netherlands has come to an end. More...
Mink mutation coronavirus now 31% of all infections in North Jutland, Denmark
Denmark’s SSI: Coronavirus from mink is still contagious in the community
Approximately 15 million mink have been killed so far, mink variations of corona infection have become more and more widespread in society. More...
Mink mutation coronavirus infections rising sharply in Denmark
‘Dangerous cocktail’ threatens public health: Infection with a special mink mutation is rising sharply
The number of Danes affected by corona infection with the special mutations that originate from mink farms is approaching 2,700 and has contributed “significantly” to the spread of infection in Denmark, SSI estimates. More...
Lithuania culls coronavirus infected mink
Lithuania has begun killing coronavirus-infected mink following Denmark’s mass cull. More...
Pandora’s box: Coronavirus found at mink farm in Oregon
An Oregon mink farm has reported an outbreak of COVID-19 among animals and workers. More...
Coronavirus infections found at mink farms in Wisconsin, Michigan and Utah
Outbreaks of coronavirus have struck mink farms in Wisconsin and Michigan, but Illinois’ shrinking fur industry so far appears to have remained free of the disease, the U.S. More...
Culled mink break through the surface of mass coronavirus graves in Denmark
At least one meter into the ground, the killed corona-infected mink had been buried at the military training ground at Holstebro.
Italy announces temporary ban on mink farming to prevent coronavirus mutation
Italian Health Minister Roberto Speranza signed a decree on Monday banning mink farming until at least March, amid fears that coronavirus mutations may affect vaccine efficacy. More...