The Kendall County Health Department (KCHD) is reporting new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID19) and new persons in recovery, bringing the total cases to 130 and in-recovery to 61.
Pets and COVID-19
At this time, there is not evidence that companion animals, including pets, can spread COVID-19 to people. To date, the CDC has not received any reports of pets becoming sick with COVID-19 in the United States. Pets have other types of coronavirus that can make them sick, like canine and feline coronaviruses. These other coronaviruses are not known to infect people and are not related to the current COVID-19 virus.
If you should become sick with COVID-19, restrict contact with pets and other animals. Although there have not been reports of pets becoming sick with COVID-19 in the United States, it is still recommended that people sick with COVID-19 limit contact with animals. When possible, have a well member of the household care for animals.
However, since animals can spread other diseases to people, it’s always a good idea to practice healthy habits around pets and other animals, such as washing your hands and maintaining good hygiene.
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