WHO Urges An End To Sales of Live Animals At Food Markets

WHO Urges An End To Sales of Live Animals At Food Markets

April 13, 2021

April 13, 2021

Scientists say disease transmission often occurs when humans come in contact with an infected animal's bodily fluids.

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The World Health Organization is urging countries to stop the sale of live animals in food markets. It and the United Nations say wild animals are the source of 70% of all infectious diseases. Scientists say transmission often occurs when humans come in contact with an infected animal's bodily fluids.

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