1. Charlie Powell fromWashington State University College of Veterinary Medicinesays the college developed an animal-specific coronavirus testing kit for public health departments and state veterinarians to use.
2. Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine explains that for the most part, if domestic cats get COVID-19, they tend to have mild upper respiratory distress and make a full recovery.
3. Veterinarian Dr. Beth Ferris of Coastal Animal Hospital in Rockledge, Florida says there's no evidence showing that the novel coronavirus can be passed from pets to humans.
4. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends keeping pets away from interacting with other pets or people, and following the 6 feet social distancing rule when out in public.
5.CDC recommendsif someone in the household tests positive for the virus, they should avoid contact with pets.