They’re known as ‘man’s best friend’, but if you live with a dog, you may unknowingly be increasing your risk of coronavirus.
Researchers from the University of Granada have analysed the main risk factors for Covid-19, and claim that living with a dog increases your risk.
In the study, the researchers analysed 2,086 people in Spain during the national lockdown from March to May 2020. Their analysis indicated that people who lived with a dog were at a 78% increased risk of catching the virus.
Cristina Sanchez Gonzalez, who led the study, said: “The results of our research warn of increased contagion among dog-owners, and the reason for this higher prevalence has yet to be elucidated. “Taking into account the current scarcity of resources