Two cats came up positive with coronarys, but do people infect people? Consider What Experts Say

So far, two cats one in Belgium, the other in China, and a dog (also in China) have tested positive with coronarys. Experts believe the three animals likely contract the virus from their owners.

A new study suggests that cats may be more susceptible to infection by the new coronary, and they may be able to spread it to other cats. Still no evidence suggests that domestic animals can infect humans, and dogs are unlikely to be vulnerable.

Researchers in China found that after a group of six cats were exposed to high concentrations of Roman coronarys, they appeared to be infected with evidence of the virus found in upper respiratory trajections and fray. The study found that the virus also spread to a cat in a nearby cage, likely through respiratory points.

Researchers found that the virus does not spread to dogs (or pigs, chickens, or ducks). Although two of the dogs exposed to the coronary were later tested positive for the virus in the trunk, the virus was not found in their internal organs or in their respiratory leaflet.

Experts say most domestic animals are likely not at risk, and there is no evidence that the virus can spread to pet owners.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have not yet received a report on infected animals. The American Veterinary Medicine Association has continued to point out that there is no reason to think that domestic animals can spread the disease to humans. The World Health Organization and the World Animal Health Organization declared on April 2nd that there were no reported cases of domestic animals that transmit coronary to humans.