In Russia, confirmed the presence of coronavirus at home five cats. This was reported by the world organisation for animal health.
the pet took swabs from the throat and nose. The test later showed a positive result for COVID-19. Currently, the cat was placed in quarantine at the location. If it is not specified whether the animal or its owners symptoms of the disease, RIA Novosti reported.
Earlier, the virologist, Director, Federal research center of Virology and Microbiology Denis Kolbasov said that cats and dogs really can get sick COVID-19, but the chance of transmission from animal to human is negligible.
