Scientists are warning that two viruses have the potential to spread to humans and trigger pandemics. Previous studies by the same team found antibodies to influenza D in up to 97 per cent of cattle workers in Colorado and Florida, indicating widespread exposure. The second virus, canine coronavirus (CCoV), is unrelated to SARS-CoV-2 but is highly infectious among dogs, particularly in kennels. 'So far, influenza D virus has not been associated with serious infections in humans,' Dr Lednicky said. In 2021, his team isolated a canine coronavirus strain from a US medical worker who fell ill after travelling to Haiti.

Source: Daily Mail February 05, 2026 22:48 UTC