Did Two Cats Test Positive for Coronavirus?
Washington, D. C. April 22, 2020 – the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Cdc) and the United States Department of Agriculture's (Usda) National...
Washington, D.C. April 22, 2020 – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) today announced the first confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) infection in two pet cats.
Can COVID-19 spread through animals?
- At this time, there is no evidence that animals play a significant role in spreading SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to people.
Can you be with pets if you have COVID-19?
If you are sick with COVID-19 (either suspected or confirmed by a test), you should avoid contact with your pets and other animals, just like you would with people.
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