Chinese media group reports (Jan 23) Hong Kong found a pet. Hamsters infected with Covid-19 prompted authorities to kill more than 2,200 hamsters from dozens of pet stores.
The report states that The case is the first time Hong Kong has seen a pet hamster infected with COVID-19. In this regard, authorities have ordered people who bought the hamster on or after December 22 to deliver the rat. hamsters to the staff
Many Hong Kong animal lovers criticize killing hamsters. As some scientists say There is no clear evidence that Animals can be vectors for transmitting COVID-19 to humans.
However, “Carrie Lam” Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region told reporters that She understands that Pet owners are not happy with the killing measures. But the most important thing right now is to control the epidemic.
Lam urged people to avoid gathering before the Lunar New Year holiday. While the official announced that May be infected with COVID-19 exponentially increasing in crowded residential areas in Kowloon.
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