CDC Warns of ‘Unusual or Aggressive Rodent Behavior’ Amid Pandemic

CDC Warns of ‘Unusual or Aggressive Rodent Behavior’ Amid Pandemic
A rat on the Times Square subway platform in New York on Jan. 27, 2015. Richard Drew/AP Photo
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that rodents such as mice and rats are becoming more aggressive as they scavenge for food after restaurants have been closed across the United States.

The agency said in a website update that rodents rely on food and waste generated by restaurants, and pandemic-related closures have prompted the animals to find new sources of food.
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