The role of wild and domesticated animals in the origin and transmission of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2

The article provides literature data on animal coronaviruses, their degree of pathogenicity, and the possible role of domestic animals and livestock in the further spread of the COVİD 19 virus. Joint researches by scientists all around the world have established that the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has a close phylogenetic relationship with the coronaviruses of bats and carnivores, especially with the representatives of Felidae family (cat-like mammals). However, the case of Middle Eastern SARS transmitted by camels requires special attention to biological safety measures when keeping livestock in farms.