I have eaten squirrel and I would again!
Viruses - Not really a big deal. Destroyed with proper cooking and generally not translatable to humans. Probably more viruses and foul stuff going on at the beef and chicken processing plants.
Reminded me of this article from a few months back.
This guy eats New York City squirrels! Oh and he includes a recipe for Lemon-Thyme Squirrel.
http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainmen...chm8IXYWXuRI/0
Wanted to "take out" my backyard squirrels lately as they have been eating the Jack o' Lanterns!