2 Cats Test Positive for COVID-19 in New York
2 Cats Test Positive for
COVID-19 in New York The two cats are the first pets to test positive
for COVID-19 in the United States, according
to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Several lions and tigers contracted the
virus at the Bronx Zoo earlier this month. The cats had mild respiratory problems, and
both are expected to make a full recovery. The two pets lived in separate areas of
New York, according to the USDA. In the case of the first cat, "No individuals
in the household were confirmed to be ill
with COVID-19," the USDA said. USDA, via statement The owner of the second cat tested positive for
COVID-19 prior to the cat showing signs of the virus. Another cat in the household has shown
no symptoms of the virus, according to the USDA.
COVID-19 in New York The two cats are the first pets to test positive
for COVID-19 in the United States, according
to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Several lions and tigers contracted the
virus at the Bronx Zoo earlier this month. The cats had mild respiratory problems, and
both are expected to make a full recovery. The two pets lived in separate areas of
New York, according to the USDA. In the case of the first cat, "No individuals
in the household were confirmed to be ill
with COVID-19," the USDA said. USDA, via statement The owner of the second cat tested positive for
COVID-19 prior to the cat showing signs of the virus. Another cat in the household has shown
no symptoms of the virus, according to the USDA.