Pets and coronavirus
There is no evidence that pets such as cats and dogs can catch or spread coronavirus.
Treatment for coronavirus There is no specific treatment for coronavirus. But many of the symptoms of the virus can be treated.
If you get the virus, your healthcare professional will advise treatment based on your symptoms. Antibiotics do not work against coronavirus or any viruses. They only work against bacterial infections. At-risk groups and coronavirus We do not know for sure which groups are most at risk of complications if they catch coronavirus.
But it is likely you are more at risk if you catch coronavirus and: are 65 years of age and over have a long-term medical condition – for example, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes or liver disease You should follow the advice on how to protect yourself from coronavirus and other infections like flu. #Petscoronavirus #coronavirusPets There is no evidence that pets such as cats and dogs can catch or spread coronavirus. Avoid all non-essential travel to China Follow the up-to-date travel information from the Department of Foreign Affairs for travel advice on countries and regions affected by #coronavirus. The Department of Foreign Affairs has advised people to avoid all non-essential travel to China.
If you have to travel to China: do not visit animal or bird markets in China do not go to places in China where live or dead animals are handled do not visit anyone in China who is ill with cold or flu-like symptoms such as sneezing or coughing do not touch animals and their poo (droppings) in China qoute from #hse /conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html Wash your hands properly and regularly with soap and water.
