A dog in South Carolina had to be euthanized after it tested positive for the coronavirus, according to Clemson University on Thursday. The canine was the first animal in South Carolina to be infected with COVID-19, said Dr. Boyd Parr, state veterinarian and director of Clemson Livestock Poultry Health (LPH). Veterinary findings determined the dog had a chronic health condition, which was the reason the animal was put down, he added. The dog was confirmed to have the coronavirus on July 9. In the context of animal health, the novel coronavirus is referred to as SARS-CoV-2, according to the agency.

Source: Fox News July 17, 2020 10:07 UTC