Thousands of wild animals were sold in Wuhan markets months before COVID-19 outbreak: Report

Thousands of wild animals were sold in markets in the Chinese city of Wuhan ahead of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to new research. Wuhan, where the first coronavirus case was reported, is famous for the active trade of wild animals including mammals. In a detailed record of wild animal sales yet to be published, the British and Chinese researchers estimate that over 47,000 wild animals were sold in the city's markets two and a half years before the disease emerged.

Thousands of wild animals were sold in markets in the Chinese city of Wuhan ahead of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to new research. Wuhan, where the first coronavirus case was reported, is famous for the active trade of wild animals including mammals. In a detailed record of wild animal sales yet to be published, the British and Chinese researchers estimate that over 47,000 wild animals were sold in the city's markets two and a half years before the disease emerged. June 10, 2021 at 08:04AM https://ift.tt/3w9iIJy