OIE ad hoc Group on COVID-19 and the human-animal interface (External organisation)

Participant(s)

Activity date	15 Apr 2020 → …
Degree of recognition	International

Description

Permanent Member of OIE ad hoc Group on COVID-19 and the human-animal interface
Detailed objectives can be found in the Terms of References (enclosed), and are listed below for your reference:1. Advise on investigations into the possible role of animals as a reservoir of the SARS-CoV2 and in zoonotictransmission;2. Contribute to OIE’s technical coordination with WHO and FAO;3. Share relevant scientific information and opinion on COVID-19 at the human-animal-ecosystems interface;4. Provide advice to support national veterinary services on human animal interface aspects of COVID-19;5. Advise on knowledge gaps and associated animal related research priorities;6. Monitor and interpret scientific publications and communications;7. Contribute to the implementation of WHO R&D Blueprint Objective 5

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