[New Crown Pneumonia] The second case in Hong Kong! German puppies infected with Jupiter Lin

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Written by: Cui Zheng Zheng

2020-03-19 20:46

Earlier in Hong Kong, the world's first pet had contracted a new type of coronavirus pneumonia. The "low-level infection" was the 17-year-old squirrel dog "Baby" of horse owner Zhou Qiaoer. A spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said today (19th) that another pet infection occurred in Hong Kong, involving a German wolf dog, who lived in a residence in Pokfulam District. The dog was stricken yesterday because of a new type of pneumonia diagnosed by its breeder. The dog was sent to the animal shelter of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Port for quarantine inspection. The dogs did not show any related symptoms at present, but they tested positive for repeated tests of the virus.

The spokesman emphasized that there is no evidence that pets can spread the new virus to humans or that they may become sick as a result. Pet breeders should always maintain good hygiene habits, and under no circumstances should pets be abandoned.

The picture shows a German wolf dog, but not the dog involved. (Profile picture)

The infection involved a German wolf dog who lived in a residence in Pokfulam District. Due to the diagnosis of her husband, the dog was taken to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Port Animal Residency for quarantine yesterday. The sample did not respond positively to the test. Neither dog is currently associated with any symptoms.

AFCD stated that it would continue to closely monitor the dogs and would repeatedly test them. To ensure the health of the public and animals, the Department strongly recommends that pets (mammals, including cats and dogs) living with the diagnosed person or their close contacts be arranged for quarantine at the AFCD's quarantine facility.

AFCD: Avoid kissing animals

The spokesman reminded pet owners to always maintain good hygiene practices, including washing hands before and after contact with animals or their food and articles, avoiding kissing animals, and keeping the home environment clean and hygienic. People who are unwell should avoid contact with animals. If you notice changes in your pet's health, you should seek the advice of a veterinarian as soon as possible.

The spokesman emphasized that there is no evidence that pets can spread the new pneumonia to humans or that they may become sick as a result. Pet breeders should always maintain good hygiene habits, and under no circumstances should pets be abandoned.

Owner Zhou Qiao'er's 17-year-old squirrel dog "Baby" showed a "weak positive" response when he received the virus test seven times earlier. The authorities believed that it had been infected to a low degree. The baby finally received two samples on March 12 and 13 and the results were Negative, the authorities returned the dog to the owner Zhou Qiaoer, but the baby died two days later (March 16).

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