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Concern over children catching new Covid strain from pet dogs. (Canva) A new strain of coronavirus which originated in dogs is infecting children, new research suggests. A study of Clinical Infectious Diseases in the US shows that coronavirus can be transmitted to humans from domestic pets, sparking concerns among scientists of further health crises in the future. Study Co author Dr Anastasia Vlasova, of The Ohio State University, said: At this point, we don t see any reasons to expect another pandemic from this virus. “But I can t say that’s never going to be a concern. Linked to breathing difficulties
Concern over children catching new Covid strain from pet dogs. (Canva) A new strain of coronavirus which originated in dogs is infecting children, new research suggests. A study of Clinical Infectious Diseases in the US shows that coronavirus can be transmitted to humans from domestic pets, sparking concerns among scientists of further health crises in the future. Study Co author Dr Anastasia Vlasova, of The Ohio State University, said: At this point, we don t see any reasons to expect another pandemic from this virus. “But I can t say that’s never going to be a concern. Linked to breathing difficulties
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The new disease evolved from a coronavirus that afflicts dogs (Photo: Shutterstock)
A new coronavirus which originated in dogs is infecting children, new research has found.
Findings from a US study in Clinical Infectious Diseases suggest that coronavirus can be transmitted to humans from domestic pets, sparking concerns of further health crises in the future.
Study Co author Dr Anastasia Vlasova, of The Ohio State University, said: At this point, we don t see any reasons to expect another pandemic from this virus.
“But I can t say that’s never going to be a concern.
Linked to breathing difficulties
The new disease evolved from a coronavirus that afflicts dogs to infect humans, and may contribute to respiratory symptoms.