OIE: 560 Animals Infected with Covid-19 by the End of June 2021
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The coronavirus doesn't only affect humans; it can also infect animals of various species. According to a report by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), at least 560 animals in 30 countries were infected with COVID-19 by June 30, 2021.
The majority, or 63%, of the infected animals were mink. A total of 352 mink were infected with the coronavirus, almost all of which were found in Europe.
Meanwhile, 102 cats and 86 dogs also contracted the coronavirus. Eight tigers, four lions, and three pumas were also infected. Additionally, one gorilla was exposed to the coronavirus.
According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), animals became infected after direct contact with humans who had contracted the coronavirus. This means the animals contracted the coronavirus from people in their vicinity.
Although most animals showed no symptoms when infected with the coronavirus, some did exhibit clinical signs. Similar to humans, infected animals experienced fever, cough, difficulty breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, and nasal and ocular discharge.
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