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Why We Should Care About Viruses Jumping From Animals To People
Episode 880
Published 3 years, 1 month ago
Description
The phenomenon of zoonotic spillover — of viruses jumping from animals to people — is incredibly common. The question is: which one will start the next pandemic? NPR science desk correspondent Michaeleen Doucleff brings us her reporting on Influenza D, an emerging virus spreading among cows and other livestock in the United States.