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

Last Modified: Jan 19, 2021
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Map of the U.S. Cases of SARS-CoV-2 in Animals in the United States View the most recent animal cases of SAR-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans) that have been confirmed by USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL). Unless otherwise specified, the animal(s) had exposure to a probable or confirmed human with COVID-19.

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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