Over the last year, the world has been confronted with a new and overwhelming situation. A global pandemic has forced countries all over the world into repeated lockdowns, almost 1.9 million people have died from COVID-19, 91 million have suffered from the disease and billions have been severely impacted by the social and economic consequences.
While many are hoping for a brighter future in 2021, with vaccinations being distributed and the treatment options for patients vastly improving, it is important to not lose sight of the risk factors for COVID-19 and future pandemics.
Mink farms, where thousands of animals live in close proximity are a breeding ground for the disease. Despite this, fur farms are still operating in several EU-Member states, killing millions of animals every year.