Zoonotic Spillover Insights

The COVID pandemic has highlighted the alarming reality of zoonotic spillover, with three out of four emerging viruses jumping from animals to humans. Scientists reveal that these spillover events occur frequently, with one study suggesting an animal coronavirus infects a person every eight minutes in Southeast Asia. Coronaviruses and influenza viruses are among the most common culprits, often masquerading as regular respiratory infections, complicating diagnosis and understanding of their impact.