Hong Kong cautions humans to stop kissing pets after one got infected by Human

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Hong Kong places 52 pets on COVID-19 quarantine

A pet dog tested positive for the COVID-19 virus in Hong Kong. After carrying out a series of tests, Hong Kong Agriculture Fisheries and Conservation Department confirmed that the pet dog had a “low-level” of infection of the COVID 19 virus and it is possible that the dog was infected by a human.

The Hong Kong government warned its citizens to stop kissing their pets after this investigation was carried out and the dog was tested positive for the COVID 19.

A dog in China was the first pet animal that was confirmed to carry the virus about a month ago and the revelation of the result caused a spark of debate about the legitimacy of the diagnosis. The dog was a Pomeranian breed.

The Hong Kong government has advised their citizens with pets to make sure to wash their hands before and after they touch their pets and they should also refrain from kissing them and people who have confirmed cases of the virus should cease all contacts with their pets and other an