ABC news Dog in Hong Kong tests positive for virus Officials from Hong Kong's Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said a pet dog has tested positive for coronavirus. The agency said it received a referral Feb. 26 from the Hong Kong Department of Health after the dog’s owner tested positive. While the dog didn’t have any relevant symptoms, it did test a weak positive and is being kept in quarantine for further testing. "The AFCD does not have evidence that pet animals can be infected with COVID-19 virus or can be a source of infection to people," the agency said in a statement.
Dog in Hong Kong tests positive for virus Officials from Hong Kong's Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said a pet dog has tested positive for coronavirus. The agency said it received a referral Feb. 26 from the Hong Kong Department of Health after the dog’s owner tested positive. While the dog didn’t have any relevant symptoms, it did test a weak positive and is being kept in quarantine for further testing. "The AFCD does not have evidence that pet animals can be infected with COVID-19 virus or can be a source of infection to people," the agency said in a statement.