Hong Kong to cull thousands of hamsters after Covid found on 11
by Helen Davidson in Taipei from World news | The Guardian on (#5V4KC)
Authorities call for animals to be surrendered for disposal' after traces of virus detected at pet shop
Hong Kong has ordered thousands of hamsters be surrendered for disposal" after traces of Covid-19 were found on 11 animals in a pet shop.
The order includes pets that were bought days before Christmas be handed over, with a warning not to kiss or abandon them on the street" as Hong Kong and mainland China attempt to sustain a zero Covid strategy, attempting to suppress all outbreaks internally while maintaining tight border controls with the outside world.
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