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Written by: Lao Minyi
2020-08-05 19:40
Last update date: 2020-08-05 19:41The Fisheries and Conservation Department said today (5th) that samples of a Scottish shorthair cat living in Tsuen Wan and a Joseph Terry dog living in Sham Shui Po that it had received earlier had tested positive for the new crown pneumonia virus. Their keeper is a close contact of the confirmed case of COVID-19 and currently does not have any symptoms related to COVID-19.
The Fisheries and Conservation Department said that samples of a Scottish shorthair cat living in Tsuen Wan and a Joseph Terry dog living in Sham Shui Po tested positive for the new crown pneumonia virus. (Profile picture)
According to the Fisheries and Conservation Department, a Scottish shorthair cat living in Tsuen Wan and a Joseph Terry dog living in Sham Shui Po were kept in close contact with the confirmed case of new crown pneumonia. The cats and dogs were only on July 31. Was sent to the Fisheries and Conservation Department for quarantine. The samples collected by the department tested positive for the new crown pneumonia virus, but the two animals currently do not have any relevant symptoms. The AFCD will continue to monitor them closely and will conduct repeated tests for them.
The spokesperson reminded that pet owners must maintain good hygiene practices, including washing hands before and after contact with animals or their food and objects, avoid kissing animals, and keep their home environment clean and hygienic. People who are unwell should avoid contact with animals. If you find changes in your pet's health, you should seek veterinary advice as soon as possible.
The spokesperson also emphasized that there is no evidence that pets play a role in spreading human infection with new coronary pneumonia. Pet owners should always maintain good hygiene habits and should never abandon pets under any circumstances.
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