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Denmark to cull up to 17 million mink amid coronavirus fears

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Denmark will cull all its mink - as many as 17 million - after a mutated form of coronavirus that can spread to humans was found on mink farms.

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the mutated virus posed a "risk to the effectiveness" of a future Covid-19 vaccine.

But cases are spreading fast in Denmark - 207 mink farms in Jutland are affected - and at least five cases of the new virus strain were found. Twelve people had become infected, the authorities said.

The World Health Organization says it is discussing the outbreak with the Danish authorities.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54818615

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