Dog or cat petting and virus transmission?

[KY_EnviroGuy]

11. Like many other aspects of this disease, there is no science yet on that issue.

Most everything that's being passed around on coronavirus is speculation and "best guess" info, even from professionals. We must remember this is a brand-new virus that has no history in science.

We must be patient until scientific testing can provide conclusive proof whether the disease can be spread from people or animals that harbor virus cells, including children and pets. Medical professions at this time are not even certain of all the ways it can be transmitted. I'm seeing a lot of false info floating around that has no medical science basis.

Because most medical scientific facilities are occupied simply trying to track the genome and identify ways to control the spread, conclusions on things like spread from animals or other "passive" carriers will take some time.

Until conclusive proof comes along, one would be wise to avoid exposure to any human or animal that has had exposure to an infected human, along with any surfaces they may have contacted.