you are assuming COVID started in humans, when in fact, it did not. COVID is a zoonosis, a disease that started in animals (likely bats -- there is a new study in nature that convincingly nails down its origin). the fact that COVID can spread to wildlife, domesticated animals and even to our pets (cats, anyone?) is no surprise, considering its history.
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