Wildlife Trade Risks
The live wildlife trade significantly increases the risk of pathogen transmission, as evidenced by the rising positivity rates of viruses like coronavirus in animals as they move through the trade value chain. Preventing spillover events is crucial, as 75% of emerging infectious diseases originate from wildlife. Effective pandemic control requires understanding the interfaces between wildlife habitats and human activity, emphasizing the importance of conserving biodiversity to mitigate these risks.In this clip
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COVID-19 Chapter 18: Conservation & Pandemics
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