COVID-19Common questionWhen are COVID-19 patients most infectious?Researchers estimate that people who get infected with the coronavirus can spread it to others 2 to 3 days before symptoms start and are most contagious 1 to 2 days before they feel sick.
Can I get COVID-19 from my pet or other animals?
COVID-19Common questionCan I get COVID-19 from my pet or other animals?A: A very small number of pets around the world have been reported to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, mostly after having contact with people with COVID-19. Based on the information available to date, the risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people is considered to be low.Jan 7, 2022
What should I do if I think my pet has COVID-19?
COVID-19Common questionWhat should I do if I think my pet has COVID-19?If your pet is sick and you think it might be from the virus that causes COVID-19, talk to your veterinarian.Jan 7, 2022
Are pets vulnerable to COVID-19?
COVID-19Common questionAre pets vulnerable to COVID-19?A few pets have tested positive for the new coronavirus. Not all of these animals had signs of illness, but some have had mild symptoms. The animals may have caught the virus from close contact with humans who were infected.
Can my pet get COVID-19 from me or other people?
COVID-19Common questionCan my pet get COVID-19 from me or other people?The virus that causes COVID-19 can spread from people to animals including pets in some situations, mostly during close contact. If a person inside the household becomes sick, isolate that person from everyone else, including pets and other animals.Jan 7, 2022
Should I social distance from my pets during COVID-19?
COVID-19Common questionShould I social distance from my pets during COVID-19?Public health officials are still learning about SARS-CoV-2, but there is no evidence that pets play a role in spreading the virus in the United States. Therefore, there is no justification in taking measures against companion animals that may compromise their welfare.
Can animals carry COVID-19 on their skin or fur?
COVID-19Common questionCan animals carry COVID-19 on their skin or fur?Although we know certain bacteria and fungi can be carried on fur and hair, there is no evidence that viruses, including the virus that causes COVID-19, can spread to people from the skin, fur or hair of pets.However, because animals can sometimes carry other germs that can make people sick, it's always a good idea to practice healthy habits around pets and other animals, including washing your hands before and after interacting with them.Jan 7, 2021
Which animal did COVID-19 originate from?
COVID-19Common questionWhich animal did COVID-19 originate from?Experts say SARS-CoV-2 originated in bats. That’s also how the coronaviruses behind Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) got started.
What animal species can get COVID-19?
COVID-19Common questionWhat animal species can get COVID-19?We currently don’t fully understand how COVID-19 affects different animal species. We are aware of a very small number of pets, including dogs and cats, reported to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 after close contact with people with COVID-19.Jan 7, 2022