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Would it be possible for this new coronavirus to infect fish populations and spread through them?

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No evidence: There is no evidence at this time to support this form of transmission.

Answered 5/15/2020

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A member asked:

Would it be possible for this new coronavirus to infect fish populations and spread through them?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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