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Pet cat first animal in UK to test positive for coronavirus

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coronavirus strain in the UK. The cat's owners tested positive for coronavirus and it is believe the pet contracted the disease from them.There is no evidence suggesting that the animal transmitted the disease to its owners, or that pets are able to transmit the virus to people, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affair (DEFRA).The virus for Covid-19 was detected in the pet cat following tests at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) laboratory in Weybridge on Wednesday last week.The cat and its owners have since made a full recovery and there was no transmission to other animals or people in the household, DEFRA said.Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss said: "Tests conducted by the Animal and Plant.

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