They are furry and they are furious – and they might be the most desperate of diners to yearn for restaurants to unlock from shutdown.
They are furry and they are furious – and they may be the most desperate of diners to yearn for restaurants to unlock from shutdown.
"Jurisdictions have closed or limited service at restaurants and other commercial establishments to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Community-wide closures have led to a decrease in food available to rodents, especially in dense commercial areas," the CDC said."Some jurisdictions have reported an increase in rodent activity."
Rats have even resorted to cannibalism and infanticide, such as in the restaurant mecca of New York City, according to some reports.
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