SARS-CoV-2 has been found in West Virginia white tail deer as well as in deer populations in other states and Canada, however, the significance of these findings is unclear. A study conducted by the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) may shed some light on the issue.
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