Speaking to The Morning, SLVA Secretary Dr. G. Sugath Pemachandra said that people can spread the virus to animals in certain situations. However, as explained by Dr. Pemachandra, while humans can spread the virus to animals, it cannot take place vice versa. “If you are infected with Covid-19, please keep your pets at a distance and quarantine them for 14 days. If they are infected with the virus, they would get the same symptoms as humans. If you notice any Covid-19 symptoms in your pet, contact your veterinary physician or the hospital and do a PCR test on the animal.

Source: The Nation June 23, 2021 18:00 UTC