Tiger at New York's Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus

[Logosone]

4 hours ago, candide said:

This is bad news. If it can be transmitted to animals, the virus can evolve in an unknown way and possibly be transmitted back to humans.

Well, that's exactly what happened, it evolved, possibly in cats or ferrets until it could be transmitted to humans. And it was.

 

And yes, it is very, very, very bad news.

 

But good news, mosquitos are not carriers.

 

However, cats are a real danger.

 

 

[candide]

1 hour ago, Logosone said:

Well, that's exactly what happened, it evolved, possibly in cats or ferrets until it could be transmitted to humans. And it was.

 

And yes, it is very, very, very bad news.

 

But good news, mosquitos are not carriers.

 

However, cats are a real danger.

 

 

On top of it, it may well be transmitted to rats and mice... OMG

[atyclb]

On 4/6/2020 at 10:36 AM, mikebike said:

Am I they only one wondering how a cat got tested in the USA when there is a shortage of tests for humans? ????

 

highly likely via research channel as it is super important in such an outbreak. if few or no symptoms then can study animal to understand why and may help find solution for people.

[atyclb]

20 hours ago, Logosone said:

On 4/6/2020 at 3:25 PM, candide said:

This is bad news. If it can be transmitted to animals, the virus can evolve in an unknown way and possibly be transmitted back to humans.

Well, that's exactly what happened, it evolved, possibly in cats or ferrets until it could be transmitted to humans. And it was.

 

And yes, it is very, very, very bad news.

 

But good news, mosquitos are not carriers.

 

However, cats are a real danger.

 

tis perhaps the saddest day in history for forum members that will need to stay away from pussy-cats

[Kelsall]

A lot of us are upset.