Authorities in Hong Kong have confirmed infection with the novel corona virus in a dog. The authorities said that the pet of a coronavirus patient had been tested “weakly positive” in several examinations every few days. The pomeranian has a „low degree of infection“, said the Hong Kong Ministry of Agriculture. According to experts from universities and the World Organization for Animal Health, it is believed to be the first case of human-to-animal transmission.
The Spitz belongs to a 60-year-old woman who is infected with the corona virus. The dog is in a quarantine shelter. According to the information, he does not show signs of illness. The animal should now continue to be monitored. As soon as the test is negative again, it can return to its owner.
In Hong Kong, all pets infected with coronavirus are systematically quarantined. To date, 102 infections with the novel corona virus have been detected in the metropolis, two people died.
