Denmark's mass mink cull illegal, PM admits as opposition mounts

Denmark's mass mink cull illegal, PM admits as opposition mounts

Tally of culled animals 2.5 million and rising, as confusion mounts over bid to stamp out Covid variant among animals

The Guardian - UK

Mutated coronavirus strain from mink could have 'grave consequences', Matt Hancock warns

Mutated coronavirus strain from mink could have 'grave consequences', Matt Hancock warns

WARNING, DISTRESSING IMAGES: The Health Secretary confirmed the variant form of the virus - found in a few cases in Denmark - 'did not fully respond to Covid-19 antibodies'

Millions of mink killed in fur farm massacre to slow spread of mutant coronavirus

Millions of mink killed in fur farm massacre to slow spread of mutant coronavirus

WARNING UPSETTING CONTENT Denmark is culling 17 million mink in an effort to further prevent the spread of “cluster 5”, a mutated version of the virus which has been detected in 12 people

We should be concerned about the 'mink virus', but not for the reasons you think

Concerns about vaccines may be overblown. Yet, if the virus gains a stronghold in animals, it will become even harder to control

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Expert issues stark warning about mink virus outbreak and implications for Ireland

While the mutated strain is not believed to be more dangerous, public health officials fear it could undermine the efficacy of a future vaccine

Irish mink farms undergo testing after outbreak of new Covid-19 strain in Denmark

*Warning distressing images* The news from Scandinavia has sparked concern in Ireland, where there are three mink farms