In the Rosselkhoznadzor confirmed the infection with a coronavirus domestic cat in Moscow. As specified, this is the first identified case COVID-19 the animal companion in Russia. At the moment the five-year animal is at home on quarantine.
the Ministry said that in connection with this case any sanitary measures in respect of animals will not be applied.
“there is no reason. The coronavirus is transmitted only from person to person. The world health organization does not yet have evidence of infection from companion animals — dogs and cats” — said “the Interfax” the Deputy head of Rosselkhoznadzor Nikolai Vlasov.
Earlier it was reported that the owner of five cats turned first to the vet, and then subordinate to the Rosselkhoznadzor laboratory may 18. Two tests showed the animal coronavirus.
