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First US dog tested positive for coronavirus

 


The first dog in the United States tested positive for coronavirus.

The US Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Service Institute announced Tuesday that pet German Shepherd tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

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“Samples from dogs were taken after they showed signs of respiratory disease.” USDA Animal and Plant Health Exam Service Said in a news release.. “The dog is expected to recover completely. One of the dog owners tested positive for COVID-19, and the other had symptoms consistent with the virus before the dog showed any signs. The second dog in the household showed no signs of illness, but the dog was also confirmed to have antibodies, suggesting exposure.”

No dog photos have been published.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, People with COVID-19 are at low risk of transmitting the virus to animals. Avoid contact with pets and other animals if you have a positive or suspected coronavirus test. If a person needs to take care of their pet during illness, they should wear face coverings and wash their hands before and after interacting with them.

For the German Shepherd, the USDA said dog testing did not affect the number of tests available to humans.

“We are still learning about SARS-CoV-2 in animals, but currently there is no evidence that animals play an important role in the spread of the virus,” Release said. “It is believed that animals are at low risk of spreading the virus to humans due to the limited information available. There is no justification for taking steps that could compromise the well-being of companion animals.”

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German shepherd joins lion, tiger and two cats List of animals with USDA positive coronavirus In the United States.

According to research, Cats and ferrets were susceptible to coronavirus, and dogs were less susceptible.