China News Service, August 13, According to foreign media reports, US health officials announced on the 12th that a dog in North Carolina who tested positive for the new crown virus had died. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said it had performed an autopsy on the dog to determine its health at the time of death and the cause of death. Currently, a comprehensive investigation is underway.

　　According to reports, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services stated in a press release that the dog had been showing symptoms of dyspnea during his lifetime. At around 6 pm local time on August 3, the dog was found by the owner. After suffering its painful symptoms, it was taken to North Carolina State Veterinary Hospital.

　　According to the report, the dog eventually died of an acute disease. The owner of the dog informed the staff of the veterinary hospital that a member of the family had been tested positive for the new crown virus before, but the result of subsequent virus tests was negative.

　　The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said that afterwards, staff collected samples from the dog for new coronavirus testing and sent the samples to the National Veterinary Services Laboratory. After that, the dog was confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus.

　　"We have performed an autopsy to determine the health of this animal at the time of death and the cause of death. A full investigation is ongoing." The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said in a press release.

　　After the dog was confirmed to be infected with the new crown virus, relevant personnel immediately notified the family of the pet dog, the state health officials of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

　　The report quoted the "Charlotte Observer" as saying that a spokesperson from North Carolina State University said that the dog was an 8-year-old Newfoundland, but the statement from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services did not The identity of the dog was not stated, nor was information about the owner and home address provided.

　　In a statement from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, the National Association of Public Health Veterinarians, Doug Meeks, said: “There is currently no indication that dogs can transmit the virus to other animals, so (people) have no reason to take Measures that may harm the welfare of companion animals."

　　In addition, another veterinarian of the association said: “According to existing information, the risk of animals transmitting the virus to humans is considered to be very low.” The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also said that there is currently no evidence that pets are affected by the new coronavirus. Played an important role in communication.