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10-09-2020 10:17 PM
The table below lists cases of SAR-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans) in animals that have been confirmed by USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories. Only the first animal of a species at a single facility, home or location will be reported in the table.
SARS-CoV-2 is considered to be an emerging disease by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). USDA must report confirmed animal infections in the United States to the OIE. We are still learning about the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19 in people, but it appears that it can spread from people to animals in some situations. A small number of animals worldwide, have been reported to be infected with SARS-CoV-2, mostly after close contact with people with COVID-19. More information on COVID-19 can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/animals/pets-other-animals.html
Type of Animal | Date Confirmed | State | Method of Initial Diagnosis* |
Tiger~ac | April 4, 2020 | New York | PCR |
Lion~a | April 15, 2020 | New York | PCR |
Cat~b | April 22, 2020 | New York | PCR |
Cat~b | April 22, 2020 | New York | PCR |
Dog~,b | June 1, 2020 | New York | PCR, Ab |
Cat~ | June 1, 2020 | Minnesota | PCR |
Cat~c | June 4, 2020 | Illinois | PCR |
Dog~ | June 24, 2020 | New York | Ab |
Dog~ | June 24, 2020 | New York | Ab |
Dog~b | July 1, 2020 | Georgia | PCR |
Dog~c | July 8, 2020 | Texas | PCR |
Cat~ | July 8, 2020 | California | PCR |
Dog~ | July 9, 2020 | South Carolina | PCR |
Dog~ | July 15, 2020 | Arizona | PCR |
Cat~b | July 21, 20201 | Texas | PCR |
Cat~b | July 22, 2020 1 | Texas | PCR |
2 Cats and 1 Dog~ | July 22, 20201 | Utah | Ab |
Cat~ | July 22, 20201 | Utah | Ab |
Cat~ | July 22, 20201 | Utah | Ab |
Dog~ | July 22, 20201 | Utah | Ab |
Dog~ | July 22, 20201 | Wisconsin | Ab |
Dog~ | July 22, 20201 | Wisconsin | Ab |
Dog~ | July 22, 20201 | North Carolina | Ab |
Dog~bc | August 3, 2020 | Louisiana | PCR |
Dog~ | August 11, 2020 | North Carolina | PCR |
Cat~b | August 11, 20201 | Texas | PCR |
Dog~c | August 11, 20201 | Texas | PCR |
2 Cats | August 12, 20201 | New York | Ab |
Cat~ | August 12, 2020 | Georgia | PCR |
Mink~ | August 17, 2020 | Utah | PCR |
Mink~ | August 17, 2020 | Utah | PCR |
Mink~ | August 19, 2020 | Utah | PCR |
Mink~ | August 19, 2020 | Utah | PCR |
Cat~ | August 24, 2020 | California | PCR |
Mink~ | August 25, 2020 | Utah | PCR |
Cat~bc | August 25, 2020 | Maryland | PCR |
Cat~ | August 25, 2020 | Arizona | Ab |
Dog | August 25, 2020 | Texas | Ab |
2 Cats | August 25, 2020 | Texas | Ab |
Dog | August 25, 2020 | Texas | Ab |
Dog | August 25, 2020 | Texas | Ab |
Cat | August 25, 2020 | Texas | Ab |
Dog | August 25, 2020 | Texas | Ab |
Dog | August 25, 2020 | Texas | Ab |
Cat~bc | August 27, 2020 | Louisiana | PCR |
Dog~ | September 2, 20201 | Texas | PCR |
Catbc | September 2, 20201 | Texas | PCR |
Cat~ | September 2, 20201 | Texas | PCR |
Cat~c | September 2, 20201 | Texas | PCR |
Dog~ | September 2, 20201 | Texas | PCR |
Cat | September 17, 2020 | Kentucky | PCR |
Mink | September 17, 2020 | Utah | PCR |
3 Catsd | September 24, 2020 | New York | PCR |
Mink | September 24, 2020 | Utah | Ab |
Mink | September 24, 2020 | Utah | PCR |
Cat | September 30, 2020 | Texas | PCR |
Dog | September 30, 2020 | Texas | PCR |
Cat | October 6, 2020 | Alabama | PCR |
Mink | October 7, 2020 | Utah | PCR |
Mink | October 7, 2020 | Wisconsin | PCR |
Minkd | October 7, 2020 | Michigan | PCR |
10-09-2020 10:23 PM - edited 10-09-2020 10:47 PM
I'm not certain from the scant research on this issue that humans ca not contract the virus from minks. Studying this issue in ferrets and minks should be a priority. We are still not certain enough that the vector/ intermediate host for COVID-19 is a pangolin.
10-10-2020 12:19 PM
Both are sad, the mink farm, and that they are sick.
10-11-2020 01:54 PM
I live in N. WI. There used to be alot of mink farms in the Northern tier. This State is not doing well with Covid as of late. Thankfully our county's schools are well in my area.
It was on the news this week that Covid was found in a small amount in Lake Superior. Funding help was going to cease. It was able to continue to be reasearched through the University of Wisc. as deemed necessary.
10-11-2020 02:17 PM
@Gorgf wrote:I live in N. WI. There used to be alot of mink farms in the Northern tier. This State is not doing well with Covid as of late. Thankfully our county's schools are well in my area.
It was on the news this week that Covid was found in a small amount in Lake Superior. Funding help was going to cease. It was able to continue to be reasearched through the University of Wisc. as deemed necessary.
Just to be clear, I read about that, and the Covid found in the water was viral remnants, not active virus that anyone could catch. Someone might read this and worry they could get infected from their tap water or from swimming, which is not a concern here.
It's important to study because the level in bodies of water can indicate how infected the nearby area is. And without adequate testing of individuals or contact tracing, we're flying blind right now.
11-08-2020 02:22 PM
It seems that the virus can go from mink to people - documented in Denmark. If intereted you can google "mink mutation."
11-08-2020 02:39 PM - edited 11-08-2020 11:48 PM
I just read an article yesterday about the thousands upon thousand of infected minks being slaughtered in Denmark and Spain. I thought, oh glad it's not here. Little did I know. Thanks for the info. Very sad and terrible all around.
11-08-2020 03:12 PM
@Grouchomarx wrote:I just read an article yesterday about the thousands upon thousand of infected monks being slaughtered in Denmark and Spain. I thought, oh glad it's not here. Little did I know. Thanks for the info. Very sad and terrible all around.
Yes, I have to admit it made me feel very sad as well.
11-08-2020 03:24 PM
@Grouchomarx wrote:I just read an article yesterday about the thousands upon thousand of infected monks being slaughtered in Denmark and Spain. I thought, oh glad it's not here. Little did I know. Thanks for the info. Very sad and terrible all around.
You might want to go back and edit that typo. Thousands of infected monks being slaughtered??? (Have to admit it made me smile, even tho this is no laughing matter.)
11-08-2020 03:31 PM
I wonder why they don't use the infected minks to study how the virus operates, test potential drugs, etc. considering their lungs are just as susceptible as humans?
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