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Animals and COVID-19

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July 5, 2022
By National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.

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National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
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Updated July 5, 2022
Content Notes:

What You Need to Know

• The risk of animals spreading SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to people is low.

• The virus can spread from people to animals during close contact.

• More studies and surveillance are needed to understand how SARS-CoV-2 is spread between people and animals.

• People with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 should avoid contact with animals, including pets, livestock, and wildlife.
Subjects:

Animals Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology Coronavirus Infections/veterinary COVID-19 Disease Reservoirs Pandemics Pets
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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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