Can Pets Contract or Spread COVID -19?
The global outbreak of Coronavirus now called “COVID-19” has left many of us worried and paranoid about our health. We are even hesitant in carrying out everyday tasks such as commuting on public transport or interacting with people. The number of people diagnosed with this epidemic has reached more than 82,000 and claimed the deaths of over 2800 people worldwide. The first-ever cases of COVID- 19 were reported in Wuhan City, Hubei province of China. Who is majorly at risk? Humans, as well as animals who have compromised immune systems because of their age or their existing diseases, are more prone to be infected with COVID — 19. Moreover, Coronavirus is contagious and can cause harm to others when an individual is experiencing signs of illness such as coughing, fever and difficulty in breathing. In terms of this virus’s background, dozens of viruses exist in the coronavirus family, out of which only seven trouble humans in the form of runny nose, sore throat, cough, fever ...