Pet dog contracts Covid in first confirmed case in UK
by Nicola Davis Science correspondent from Science | The Guardian on (#5RR4H)
Animal thought to have caught coronavirus from owners, but experts say there is no evidence pets can pass it to humans
Humans share many things with their dogs, from the sofa to cuddles and quality time. But it seems the list of joint experiences may also include coronavirus infections.
Experts say they have detected the first case in the UK of a pet dog catching coronavirus, apparently from its owners. The canine's infection was confirmed after testing on 3 November.
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