2 Cats In NYC Positive For COVID-19, First Pets In US Infected
2 CATS COVID-19 POSITIVE – Two cats in New York became the first pets to test positive for COVID-19 in the United States.
There have already been similar reports of pets contracting the virus from infected owners. However, there has yet to be evidence that pets could transmit the virus back to humans.
Similarly, even big cats were found with COVID-19 in their system. Recently, tigers contracted the new coronavirus from its asymptomatic keeper at the Bronx Zoo in New York.
Meanwhile, Dr. Anthony Fauci emphasized that owners have no need to fear for their pets. According to an article from Channel News Asia, Fauci stated:
Animals, pets, can get infected … There’s no evidence that the virus is transmitted from the pet to a human
Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US stated there is no evidence that pets play a role in the spread of the virus. However, they also urge people not to let pets interact with people or other animals outside their household.
Therefore, there is no justification in taking measures against companion animals that may compromise their welfare. Further studies are needed to understand if and how different animals, including pets, could be affected
As per the report, a recent study suggested that cats could become infected with COVID-19. However, dogs chickens, pigs, and ducks are unlikely to catch the virus. Although there had been a case of a dog being infected with the virus.
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