More tests will be conducted to see if the dog had really been infected with the virus or a result of environmental contamination of its mouth and nose The World Health Organisation says there is no evidence that companion animals or pets can be infected with the coronavirus The pet dog of a Hong Kong Covid-19 patient has tested “weak positive” for the new coronavirus, the government announced on Friday.

As the number of individuals infected by the novel coronavirus increases with signs that there are transmissions within the city, it’s more important now than ever for Hong Kongers to band together and have compassion for each other.

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