A cat just tested positive for coronavirus

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A cat in Belgium was confirmed COVID-19 positive after showing several symptoms, including diarrhea, vomiting, and trouble breathing.

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The cat probably contracted the infection from her owner, who had recently returned from a trip to Northern Italy, one of Europe’s most significant coronavirus hot zones.

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A dog in Hong Kong tested positive for the novel coronavirus a few weeks ago, and that good boy eventually died of old age after reportedly recovering from the illness. Now, a cat in Belgium contracted COVID-19 from her master, who also tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

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The first human-to-cat transmission was confirmed by Belgium’s FPS Public Health, Food Chain Safety, and Environment authority. A week after the owner returned from a trip from Northern Italy, the cat started developing symptoms including diarrhea, vomiting, and respiratory issues. The owner sent samples to Dr. Daniel Desmecht’s lab at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Liège, Live Science reports. The results were positive, showing high levels of SARS-CoV-2 in samples. Comparatively, the 17-year-old dog that got the virus tested a weak positive. A second dog tested positive but showed no symptoms of the disease.

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