Hong Kong: Nine hamster samples have been tested positive for Covid-19 in Hong Kong, local media has reported.
About 2,600 small animals confiscated by the Hong Kong Animal Authority were tested for the nine viruses that had been positively tested, Hong Kong Free Press reported on Saturday.
Health authorities suspect the Covid-19 outbreak that rotates rapidly this city can be associated with sending hamster from the Netherlands carrying a virus, after five women visiting hamsters or buying hamsters between January 4 and 11 infected, free press Hong Kong further.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the risk of transmission of animal-to-humans is low, while low authorities have quoted the need to protect public health.
A total of 2,581 small animals were confiscated from the local pet shop during the past week, said the Hong Kong press said quoting government figures.
Nine samples of positive test hamster for Covid-19 in Hong Kong
