An Oregon mink farm has reported a Covid-19 outbreak - CNN

So far, we have no reports of mink mortalities linked to the virus but that could change as the virus progresses."

A public health veterinarian team is working with those affected by the outbreak by ensuring staff have personal protective equipment and the supplies needed to follow coronavirus guidance, according to OHA.

"Worker safety is critical to protect people and animals on mink farms," said OHA public health veterinarian Dr.

We are providing testing, specific workplace guidance and support, and supplying additional PPE to the farmer, the employees and their families to help reduce further spread of the virus."

This year, the virus was detected in mink in seven countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, Sweden, and Spain, and three US states, Utah, Michigan, and Wisconsin, according to ODA.

Thousands of mink have died at fur farms in Utah and Wisconsin after a series of coronavirus outbreaks.