Two viruses emerging from animals could be the next ‘major’ public health threats to American families, scientists warn

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeTwo emerging viruses could become the United States’ next big public health threats, scientists warned Wednesday. The animal-borne influenza D virus and canine coronavirus have been flying under the radar. Scientists say two animal-borne viruses could be ones to watch ( Getty Images )Influenza D virusFirst discovered in 2011, the influenza D virus is largely tied to infections in pigs, cows and livestock. Previous studies of cattle workers in Colorado and Florida showed as many as 97 percent carried protective influenza D virus antibodies, suggesting they had been exposed.