The emergence of the new coronavirus has caused fears of a spiraling worldwide health crisis, and pet owners are not immune from worrying about how their furry friends will be impacted. But need they be concerned?Recent news of a pet dog in Hong Kong returning a "weak positive" test result for COVID-19 and the uncertainty around the likelihood of human-to-animal or animal-to-human transmissions have led people to wonder about what steps they should take to ensure they and their pets stay safe.But researchers say, just as coronaviruses can live on surfaces or objects, they could also linger …READ FULL ARTICLE
