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How COVID-19 And Coronavirus Are Affecting Pets

Tuesday, March 3, 2020 | Sacramento, CA
NIAID-RML via AP

This scanning electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2 (orange)—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells (green) cultured in the lab.

NIAID-RML via AP

A pet dog has been placed in quarantine in China after testing positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.

It comes as the disease continues to spread rapidly around the globe, now topping 90,000 cases worldwide. To date, U.S.officials have reported nearly cases nationwide —  including 48 cases among people repatriated from China — and from the Diamond Princess cruise ship — with six fatalities.

Guest

  • Dr. Jane Sykes, Professor of Small Animal Medicine, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

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