HONG KONG (China Daily/Asia News Network): A hamster surrendered by a pet owner has tested positive for the Covid-19 virus while over 2,500 small animals were culled to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said Sunday (Jan 23).
Hong Kong authorities said on Sunday one hamster surrendered to authorities by pet-owners had tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and that over 2,200 hamsters had been culled as the city. | January 23, 2022