The dog in Hong Kong is suspected of being the first case of the human coronavirus

Health experts on 4-3 confirmed a dog infected with new strain of corona virus. The owner of this dog is a patient infected with corona virus and this may be the first case of human infection.

Earlier in Hong Kong , a pomeranian was "slightly positive" for a new strain of corona virus, when the test showed evidence of a virus on its nose and mouth, rather than actually infected.

The dog was later quarantined and further inspected by the Hong Kong Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation.

Health experts said on Wednesday the dog could be the first case of a new human-to-animal coronavirus, although they were cautious saying it was still under surveillance.

So far, the dog has not had any symptoms. The Hong Kong Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation says it is conducting further tests to see if the dog is infected with corona virus, and that there is no evidence that pets can be a source of infection. sick.

However, Hong Kong's South China Morning Post quoted the agency as saying experts from Hong Kong University, City University and the World Animal Health Organization consulted, and all "agreed that these results suggest that the dog was mildly infected, and this is likely the first case of human infection.

A spokesman for the agency also said that in addition to maintaining good hygiene habits, the owner of the pet is not necessarily too worried, should not leave the pet.