The first weak positive case of a pet in Hong Kong could be due to environmental contamination
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himThere is currently no evidence that pets, such as cats and dogs, can transmit the virus to humans
Un domestic dog seems to have turned out positively positive for Sars-NCov-19 . This would be the first case of infection detected on a dog, but the result of the test has yet to be confirmed.
The dog is owned by a Hong Kong resident infected with the coronavirus and the news was given directly by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation of Hong Kong. An authoritative source, therefore, which, however, also adds other details that the media are largely omitting. But which are important to prevent yet another psychosis.
After being taken from the home, the dog was swabbed by collecting samples from the animal's nose, ears and mouth. Samples from the nasal and oral cavities were weakly positive but the dog did not show any relevant symptoms.
AFCD itself pointed out that it could be an environmental contamination. The owner was in fact infected and probably stroked and interacted with the animal: the dog may have tested positive for this reason alone.
The AFCD has indeed clarified and reiterated that at the moment there is no scientific evidence to support that pets can be infected with the virus, much less that they can be a source of infection for people.
Il dog he was transferred to an animal care facility where he is in solitary confinement for the quarantine. The animal is healthy, but is monitored and will be swabbed again to confirm or rule out infection. If the tests fail, the dog will be returned to his family.
The Department has advised people who have tested positive for the new coronavirus to have their pets undergo a veterinary checkup if they have any health problems.
NO ALARM!
Those who live with dogs and cats must not be alarmed at all: the World Health Organization, as well as the Higher Institute of Health have repeatedly reiterated that there is no scientific evidence that pets can contract the infection or spread it.
"The current state, there is no evidence that pets such as dogs or cats can be infected with the new coronavirus. However, it is always a good idea to wash your hands with soap and water after contact with pets.
This protects against various common bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella that can pass between pets and humans, ”writes the World Health Organization in the section devoted to the“ myths to dispel ”about the coronavirus.
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I owners of dogs and cats they are therefore only required to follow normal hygiene rules, that is to wash their hands with soap and water following contact with their animals.
Sources of reference: AFCD / WHO / Ministry of Health
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