Animal health experts said on Wednesday the quarantined dog of a coronavirus patient in Hong Kong could be the first case of human-to-animal transmission, although they cautioned the matter remained under investigation.
The dog has tested “weak positive” for the virus which indicates a low level of infection, the Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said.
“The department will continue to closely monitor the dog … and repeat the test later. It will only be returned to its owner when the test result is negative,” an AFCD statement said.
The World Health Organization website says there has so far been no evidence that companion pets can be infected with the coronavirus.
Animal health experts examining the Hong Kong case said pet owners should not be overly concerned and not abandon their pets.
The AFCD said it would conduct further tests to confirm whether the dog has been infected with coronavirus, and that there is no evidence pets can be a source of infection.
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