A cat has contracted Covid-19, in what is the first known case of an animal being infected by the virus in the UK. The case was confirmed by a vet in the UK. A pet cat has become the first UK animal to be infected with coronavirus, health officials said Monday, insisting there was "no evidence" it could pass on the disease. Officials said that "all available evidence" indicated the cat likely contracted the disease from its owners who had tested positive for Covid-19. Although it is the first such case in the UK, there have been reports elsewhere of animals developing the virus.

Source: News 24 July 27, 2020 13:44 UTC