“There is no evidence to suggest that cats or other pets can contract or spread COVID-19 or the coronavirus,” Weinrauch said. All of the confirmed coronavirus cases across Washington state A dog in Hong Kong
Most often, COVID spreads through infected people who don't have symptoms. Some people don't know they're infected, as they never develop symptoms but can still spread COVID to others. This is called asymptomatic spread. You can also pass it on before you develop symptoms, calledpresymptomat...
Pets may also transfer the virus from human-to-human on their fur, feathers, or skin. For example, if you had COVID-19 and coughed or sneezed on your cat, and then your cat visited your neighbor, and they patted it, then the virus might be transferred to your neighbor’s hand and ...
"We do not have evidence that companion animals, including pets, can spread COVID-19 to people or that they might be a source of infection in the United States," the CDC says. Hohenhaus offered more evidence to reassure pet owners who may still be worried. "Here's what I think has...
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These findings were based on a small number of animals, and do not show whether animals can spread infection to people. More studies are needed to understand if and how different animals could be affected by COVID-19. Some pets did not show any signs of the illness, but those pets that...
Both researchers advise that people with symptoms of COVID-19 avoid contact with cats. They also advise cat owners to keep their pets indoors, in order to limit the contact their cats have with other people and animals. Kawaoka is concerned about the welfare of animals. The World Organization...
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If your pets should show signs, Magill said not to panic for a simple sneeze or cough but if the symptoms persist do take them to the vet. RELATED: Current Curfews In South Florida Drive-Through Testing Locations Track The Spread Of The Coronavirus In Real Time ...
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