Second cat with COVID-19 in France

The second case of domestic cat infected with COVID-19 reported in France. France-Presse writes that the animal was allegedly infected by the owners. The family lives in Bordeaux.

The owners noticed that the cat had health problems and asked for a veterinarian for help several times. The animal was diagnosed with respiratory disease, but antiviral drugs did not work. The cat was coughing.

The animal underwent two tests, which confirmed that it was infected with the new coronavirus.