How can hatcheries lessen the impact of Covid-19?

Abstract

The world is currently experiencing a pandemic caused by a coronavirus, Covid-19. While the virus probably originated in animals, it appears that it only spreads between humans, and only humans seem to be affected. The symptoms vary from a mild form of flu to severe inflammation of the lungs, and in a few cases infection is fatal. Poultry play no role in spreading Covid-19, and unlike viral diseases found in the poultry industry (such as avian influenza, Newcastle disease) poultry are not affected by the virus. So far, so good. The bad news is that Covid-19 is now affecting a massive proportion of the human population, if not directly, then indirectly � and certainly in terms of their work. And hatcheries are no exception.