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Oregon mink farm confirms presence of coronavirus

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A mink is shown at a farm on Nov. 7, 2020 in Bording, Denmark. (Photo by Ole Jensen/Getty Images) U.S. agencies have confirmed cases of the virus that causes COVID-19 at a mink farm in Oregon.The U.S.

Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Service Laboratory tested 10 samples submitted by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), all of which came back positive for SARS-CoV-2.The ODA submitted the samples after the farmer reported symptoms.

The farm also reported cases of COVID-19 among staff.The ODA has placed the farm under quarantine.“We have been engaged with the Oregon mink industry for some time, providing information on biosecurity to prevent the introduction of SARS-CoV-2 and were ready to respond,” ODA State Veterinarian.

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