Can Pets and Humans Infect Each Other?
Currently, no pets are found to be infected with the coronavirus.
National Health Commission expert member, Director of Infection Department, Beijing Dianchi Hospital, Dr. Jiang Rongmeng:
Currently, research shows that the coronavirus has 50 strains, four subspecies, and can infect many animals. However, there are species barriers, and not all animals can infect each other. Only 7 types can infect humans. So far, no pets have been found to be infected with the virus, and there has been no infection from patients to pets.
Source: People's Daily WeChat
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