A mutant form of coronavirus found in Denmark has made its appearance previously in mink, scientists have revealed. This news raised alarm and prompted the suspension of most shipping traffic from Denmark.
According to BBC, which cites a Dutch expert, the mutated virus, which appears to have spread from animals to humans in Denmark, has been detected at a mink farm in the Netherlands.
The mink were culled and the mutation did not infect humans there.
As of now, six countries have reported coronavirus outbreaks at mink farms. They include the Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Sweden, Italy and the US.
This development raised alarm and prompted the suspension of most shipping traffic from Denmark while scientists investigated further.
Passenger ferry service is being suspended departing Denmark for the UK and into Scandinavia while cargo traffic is continuing with restrictions.
More specifically, DFDS had previously reduced service on its ferries sailing to Oslo. In addition, Stena announced as of November 9 it would only be transporting cargo from northern Denmark because of the restrictions.
