Cat Got Covid Uk

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Cat got covid uk. Details are unclear at the moment but it is known that the pet lives in England and was tested in Weybridge on the. The cat from southern England is believed to have. Tests conducted by the Animal and Plant Health Agency have confirmed that the virus responsible for Covid-19 has been detected in a.

We have got no evidence that the. Pet cat found to have virus in UK. Because of the possibility of COVID-19 transferring from an infected person whether or not they have symptoms to the fur of a cat and because so little is known about how long the virus might survive wed advise against taking someone elses cat into your home.

The UKs Chief Veterinary Officer confirmed that the virus responsible for Covid-19 was detected in the domestic cat. Officials in believe the cat which wasnt identified but lived in England caught the. There was no transmission to other animals or people in the household and no evidence to suggest the animal.

The kitten had to be put down. 0500 23 Apr 2021. In addition the tests arent widely available at the moment because they are being prioritised for use during scientific studies or where an animal is at very high risk eg.

To test positive for COVID-19. UK pet cat tests positive for COVID-19. David Spiegelhalter and Anthony Masters.

A scientist says the feline and its owners have made a full recovery and the animal did not transmit the virus. The infection was confirmed following tests at the Animal and. We also recommend that owners who are confirmed or suspected to have Covid-19 should keep their cat indoors if.