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A cat has tested positive with coronavirus in
Belgium, a virologist announced on Friday, adding that the animal has “been infected by its owner and has developed symptoms”,
according to reports reported by our colleagues from Evening.
“The cat of an infected person was infected by his owner and developed symptoms. Its contamination is confirmed, “announced Belgian virologist Emmanuel André during his daily press conference.
Diarrhea and breathing difficulties for the animal
According to the virologist, this is a case of transmission from humans to animals and not from animal to man. This is an “isolated case” that occurred after “close contact” between the cat and its owner, added Emmanuel André. The animal suffered from diarrhea and difficulty breathing.
In the process, the National Council for Animal Protection (CNPA) declared that ” animals are not vectors of the epidemic, so there’s no reason to abandon your pet. ” But the CNPA nevertheless recommends that sick people “respect the usual hygiene rules” and in particular to wash their hands before petting their animals as well as after; and “not to rub in the nose of his animals”.
