News Deer in 4 states have been exposed to the coronavirus, USDA study shows. What does that mean for humans? August 18, 2021August 19, 2021Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAYComments Off on Deer in 4 states have been exposed to the coronavirus, USDA study shows. What does that mean for humans? Deer in Illinois, Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania had evidence of exposure to COVID-19, and 40% of deer surveyed in 2021 had antibodies.