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- Human-to-animal and animal-to-animal transmission of SARS-CoV-2 has been observed, but there is limited research on transmission in shelters.
- A study was conducted at four animal shelters in the U.S. where animals were exposed to COVID-19 positive staff members.
- Out of 96 tested cats and dogs, only one dog showed antibodies for SARS-CoV-2, with no viral RNA detected, suggesting a low risk of transmission in these settings with proper safety measures in place.
Article Abstract
Human-to-animal and animal-to-animal transmission of SARS-CoV-2 has been documented; however, investigations into SARS-CoV-2 transmission in congregate animal settings are lacking. We investigated four animal shelters in the United States that had identified animals with exposure to shelter employees with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19. Of the 96 cats and dogs with specimens collected, only one dog had detectable SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies; no animal specimens had detectable viral RNA. These data indicate a low probability of human-to-animal transmission events in cats and dogs in shelter settings with early implementation of infection prevention interventions.
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