Facing SARS‐CoV‐2 emergence on the animal health perspective: The role of the World Organisation for Animal Health in preparedness and official reporting of disease occurrence

Author:

Lina Awada1ORCID,Keith Hamilton1ORCID,Jenny Hutchison1ORCID,Mariana Marrana1,Gregorio Torres1ORCID,Laure Weber‐Vintzel1ORCID,Paolo Tizzani1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Paris France

Abstract

AbstractAimsCurrent data suggest that SARS‐CoV‐2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) emerged from an animal source. However, to date, there is insufficient scientific evidence to identify the source of SARS‐CoV‐2 or to explain the original route of transmission to humans. A wide range of mammalian species have been shown to be susceptible to the virus through experimental infection, and in natural environments when in contact with infected humans. The main objective of this work was to provide a summary of the official data shared by countries on SARS‐CoV‐2 in animals with the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), to highlight the role of WOAH as an international organization in coordinating scientific information actions and to discuss the implications and impact of these activities.Methods and ResultsBetween January 2020 and December 2022, 36 countries in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa officially reported SARS‐CoV‐2 identification in 26 animal species. Affected countries were generally responsive in confirming the pathogen (median of 5 days after onset) and reporting to WOAH (median of 7 days after confirmation).ConclusionsDuring the pandemic, WOAH, supported by its network of experts, played a crucial role in collecting, analysing and disseminating veterinary scientific information, acting as the reference organization on these issues, thus avoiding misinformation and disinformation. Future perspectives to avoid new emerging threats are discussed.

Publisher

Wiley

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