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In reply to the discussion: Tiger at Bronx Zoo in New York City tests positive for coronavirus [View all]KY_EnviroGuy
(14,490 posts)76. There's also no evidence you cannot get it from animals.
See my post 70, above.
No scientifically conducted testing has been done, so they shouldn't mislead and suggest otherwise. Scientific groups have been occupied with more direct human concerns.
I've seen several other statements made using that same verbiage and true scientists would never say it that way. The general public would interpret it to mean we're always safe around domestic animals even though we don't know yet.
Best to exercise caution.
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Tiger at Bronx Zoo in New York City tests positive for coronavirus [View all]
Mrs. Overall
Apr 2020
OP
'Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in people and many different species
elleng
Apr 2020
#28
I would think it's important to know if animals can be infected by this virus or not.
LisaL
Apr 2020
#20
It might be because we need to develop of better understanding of which other species besides
totodeinhere
Apr 2020
#58
There's no evidence so far that the tigers could re-infect people.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2020
#19
I remember a dog that tested a weak positive some weeks ago. That was finally dismissed
defacto7
Apr 2020
#6
No, that dog definitely tested positive after multiple tests. Other dogs have also tested positive.
SunSeeker
Apr 2020
#16
He was a Pomeranian, who are already sensitive. He must have been so scared in quarantine.
SunSeeker
Apr 2020
#65
It's well known that dogs can be infected with corona viruses. Not sure about cats
Texin
Apr 2020
#7
According to a recent article in Scientific American--yes, domestic cats can get coronavirus
Mrs. Overall
Apr 2020
#13
No. The article was clear that there's no evidence you can get it from a pet.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Apr 2020
#56