A Cat in Belgium Tested Positive for COVID-19
- 4 years ago
A Cat in Belgium Tested
Positive for COVID-19 Though human-to-pet transmission of
the virus is thought to be extremely rare, Belgium health officials say a cat appears to
have contracted COVID-19 from her owner. Virologist Steven Van Gucht Virologist Steven
Van Gucht The cat's symptoms included
diarrhea and trouble breathing. Virologist Steven
Van Gucht Virologist Steven
Van Gucht There are no known cases of pets
transmitting COVID-19 to people. Two dogs in Hong Kong also previously
tested positive for the virus but had no symptoms.
Positive for COVID-19 Though human-to-pet transmission of
the virus is thought to be extremely rare, Belgium health officials say a cat appears to
have contracted COVID-19 from her owner. Virologist Steven Van Gucht Virologist Steven
Van Gucht The cat's symptoms included
diarrhea and trouble breathing. Virologist Steven
Van Gucht Virologist Steven
Van Gucht There are no known cases of pets
transmitting COVID-19 to people. Two dogs in Hong Kong also previously
tested positive for the virus but had no symptoms.