Exercising, visiting a grocery store and ordering delivery food are frequently permitted under stay at home orders. Amid a global outbreak, pet owners have been wondering if their animal companions are at risk of contracting the novel coronavirus.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicated on April 23 that “people can spread the virus to animals in some situations.” In 2019, the World Health Organization stated that there was no evidence that pets and companion animals could become infected with the virus. RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updates “At present, there is no evidence that companion animals / pets such as dogs or cats can be infected with the new coronavirus,” the WHO