Pets whose owners test positive for Covid-19 must be quarantined


KUALA LUMPUR: Pets owned by individuals who have been confirmed positive for Covid-19 must be isolated and quarantined for 14 days for monitoring purposes.

Dr Farina Mustaffa Kamal, senior lecturer (veterinary immunology) and researcher in pet disease at the Veterinary Science Faculty in Universiti Putra Malaysia, said if pets showed any health issue during this period, owners should consult the district Veterinary Services Department for further action.

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