A New Pattern Teaches Us to Prevent Future Pandemics

A New Pattern Teaches Us to Prevent Future Pandemics

Last March 26, a pandemic prevention map was published in Nature Communications. The map suggests restoring or protecting areas where animals rest and forage. It also recommends reducing the interaction between wildlife and humans. Wild animals are often stressed by habitat loss or food shortages. This makes them susceptible to viral infections. They could even shed many more viruses.

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https://www.sciencenews.org/article/road-map-prevent-pandemic-wildlife