if we’re going to have to spend some time in self-isolation, it’ll be better to do it with our animal companions.
the world health organization (who) confirmed yesterday that covid-19 that domestic canine animals cannot pass on the infection, after the virus was thought to have originated in dead animal flesh.
there was a case of a dog having low levels of the virus in their nostrils, but the who says that is because it was passed on by their owners. the pets themselves aren’t capable of transmitting the virus.
however, caution should still be exercised.
“while there has been one instance of a dog being infected in hong kong, to date, there is no evidence that a dog, cat or any pet can transmit covid-19. covid-19 is mainly spread through droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks. to protect yourself, clean your hands frequently and thoroughly,” reads a further
statement
.
a village in china’s zhejiang province had previously asked all residents to quarantine their dogs, and had resulted in slaughtering stray dogs in the street.
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covid-19: your pets are not contagious