Experts: No clear scientific results show that pets infected with the new coronavirus can be transmitted to humans

　　Medicine network April 30, the new coronary pneumonia virus spread across species, even tigers have not been spared Recently, it was reported that a Malayan tiger at a zoo in New York tested positive for the new coronavirus Previously, many countries have also appeared cats and dogs and other pets infected with the new coronavirus, so that people with pets in the family tense nerves
"There's no need to panic about it Animal research experts and animal protection association related people recently told the Legal Daily, there is no clear scientific results show that cats and dogs and other pets carrying the new coronavirus can be transmitted to humans We should maintain a good rational attitude, do not panic triggered the abandonment or even killing of pets of excessive behavior Wu Chunyang, a a teacher and practicing veterinary surgeon at the School of Animal Science and Technology of Beijing Agricultural College, has many years of experience in animal prevention and control in animal She told reporters that the coronavirus is a common virus in animals, pet doctors are often exposed to similar cases, so far it is basically certain that the common coronavirus carried by animals is relatively safe for humans
"There is no scientific evidence that pets such as cats and dogs can transmit the virus back to humans when they become infected with the new coronavirus Wu Chunyang said further research is needed, but there is no need to panic too much about it in fact, some research teams are studying and exploring the issue April 3, Huazhong Agricultural University professor Jin Meilin, Chinese Academy of Sciences Wuhan Virus Research Institute professor Shi Zhengli and other high-risk areas of Wuhan, 102 cats in the serum sampling analysis found that there is no evidence that cats infected with the new coronavirus can be transmitted to humans a new study by Chen Hualan and a team from the Harbin Institute of Veterinary Medicine of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences also shows that it is still unclear whether cats will be able to transmit the new coronavirus to humans Qin Xiaona, honorary president of the Capital Association for the Care of Animals in the
, told reporters that in addition to scientific research, people should note that there have been no major outbreaks caused by domestic pets since ancient times, and we should not panic at all the news that the pet cat was infected with the new corona virus, once made many cat owners feel very nervous, and this led to some abandoned and even killing of pets tragedy qin Xiaona, of the , told reporters that similar panics had occurred during the SARS period in 2003, the reason being that some information was taken out of context in the process of dissemination to gain eyeballs, and thus misled the public
"We should strengthen the management of information dissemination norms, avoid similar rumors misleading the public, also strengthen the national scientific literacy education, enhance their ability to distinguish rumors, avoid blind obedience, and then make some irrational behavior." Qin Shona said , Guangzhou, a university student animal protection association head Xiaozhi believes that the standard information dissemination at the same time, pet owners should also enhance the ability to distinguish right from wrong, responsible for pets in the end, abandonment and other acts not only hurt pets, but also will lead to more stray cats and dogs management problems, and thus increase the cost of urban governance, threatening the health and safety of the public
"Being a responsible pet owner is not only a respect for animal life, but also a reduction in the pressure on the government to manage stray animals Not creating new social governance problems is the contribution that animal owners should make to the overall situation of epidemic prevention and control Qin Shona said how to better manage pets during the prevention and control of outbreaks? Wu Chunyang believes that this is a problem that should be seriously considered at present
"Although pets may not necessarily be passed on to people after having neo-coronary pneumonia, if they are not protected and cleaned, once they are infected with the virus and brought home, they are likely to threaten their owner's health." Wu Chunyang said that pet cats do not go out of the problem is not big, but the owner needs to do a good job of protection, go home logistics wash hands, do not carry the virus home, infected with pets, if you need to walk the dog, to avoid the dog with others and other animals direct contact, avoid crowded areas, to prevent them from licking things outside, can consider wearing a collar or mouth cover for it Xiaozhi reminded that pets are the most effective method of epidemic prevention, the same as humans, are home isolation During the outbreak, if the dog is inevitable, be sure to tie the cord and the best to wear a mouth cover, can effectively avoid its licking caused by infection, go home to do a good job of pet body proper cleaning work
"There is already evidence that the daily living of a viral infection can contaminate the surface of many objects in their homes, including pets they keep Qin Xiaona suggested that the family keeping pets pay attention to daily hygiene, choose pet-specific disinfection supplies, but remember not to over-sterilize, to avoid harming people and animals
"Believe in science, rational treatment, active prevention and control, I believe that humans and pets will be safe and sound until the outbreak recedes, together into the a better future." Qin Shona said.