Dog tests positive for coronavirus in Louisiana state

A state dog Louisiana has tested positive for coronavirus, the Tuesday reported. Agriculture department state.

This is the first confirmed infection in an animal in the entity, and it was determined through a diagnostic analysis by nasal sample.

Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain said there is no evidence to indicate that pets play a significant role in the spread of the virus. The official urged citizens not to abandon their pets for fear of contracting the disease.

The agency declined to provide details about the animal or where its owner resides, citing federal health privacy laws.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention They note that coronavirus infections have been reported in a small number of pets.

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