Pets can catch Covid-19 virus from owners
Cat and dog owners suffering from Covid-19 can pass their illness onto their feline and canine companions, according to a small study released yesterday. The new coronavirus is a "zoonotic" infection -- meaning it has jumped into humans from animals -- and while there is little sign that pets play a major role in spreading the virus, there is growing evidence that cats, dogs and even tigers may catch it. The World Health Organization has said it was unclear whether infected animals pose a risk to humans.
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