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Cases of SARS-CoV-2 in Animals in the United States

Last Modified: Mar 22, 2021
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Map of the U.S. Cases of SARS-CoV-2 in Animals in the United States SARS-CoV-2 is considered to be an emerging disease by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). USDA must report confirmed animal infections in the United States to the OIE. We are still learning about the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19 in people, but it appears that it can spread from people to animals in some situations. A small number of animals worldwide, have been reported to be infected with SARS-CoV-2, mostly after close contact with people with COVID-19. More information on COVID-19 can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/animals/pets-other-animals.html

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