SARS-CoV-2 has the potential to enter animal cells
Scientists at The Pirbright Institute have shown that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), responsible for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), is able to enter cells using the receptors of multiple mammalian species. The broad host range of SARS-CoV-2 confirms the potential risk of infection to a wide range of companion animals, livestock and wildlife.