COVID-19 recommendations for pet stores, pet distributors, and pet breeding facilities

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• Corporate Authors:
  National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
• Description:
  CDC recommends that pet stores, pet distribution facilities, and pet breeding facilities act in accordance with state and local jurisdictional guidance when considering reopening or continuing operations.
  
  Although we are still learning about this novel zoonotic virus, there is no evidence that animals play a significant role in spreading SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to people. CDC is aware of a small number of animals worldwide, including cats, dogs, mink, and lions, reportedexternal icon to be infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, usually after close contact with people with known COVID-19. It is possible that other common small mammal pets (such as guinea pigs, rabbits, gerbils, chinchillas, sugar gliders, rats, mice and others) could get infected with SARS-CoV-2. Other animals sold in pet stores including, birds, reptiles, fish, and insects do not appear to be susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Further studies are needed to understand if and how different animals could be affected by the virus that causes COVID-19 and the role animals may play in the spread of the virus among people.
  
  cdc.gov/coronavirus
  
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• Content Notes:
  What to do if an animal in a pet store, pet distribution facility, or pet breeding facility is suspected to have SARS-CoV-2 infection -- Animal testing for SARS-CoV-2 -- How to protect people and animals in pet stores, pet distribution facilities, and pet breeding facilities -- Precautions workers and/or visitors to the facility should take around animals -- Educate and train workers and supervisors about ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
• Subjects:
  Animals Coronavirus Infections COVID-19 Pandemics Pets Small Business Zoonoses
• Document Type:
  Webpage
• Collection(s):
  Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
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  urn:sha256:9f1fbde545cd752baf04adcd2d64879ab87c32445224ad808a183a1eb942982a
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/89692/cdc_89692_DS1.pdf
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