CDC confirms first pets to test positive for coronavirus

• The first cat, which was tested after showing mild respiratory issues, was not living in a home with confirmed coronavirus patients.
• The owner of the second cat tested positive for COVID-19, but another cat in that household hasn't shown symptoms.

What you can do: If you have contracted the coronavirus, limit contact with your pets and wash your hands before and after you touch them. If possible, have someone else care for your pets.

The bottom line: There is still no evidence that pets can spread the coronavirus in the U.S., the agency said in a statement, and routine testing of animals is not recommended.

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