Focus: Environmental Services

CDC says COVID-19 does not easily spread from contaminated surfaces

But it appears that the virus can spread from people to animals


According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it may be possible to get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching your face.

But it appears that the virus can spread from people to animals in some situations.

 A small number of pets  were reported to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, mostly after close contact with people with COVID-19. 

However, the current COVID-19 pandemic suggests that this virus is spreading more efficiently than influenza, but not as efficiently as measles, which is highly contagious.

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May 27, 2020


Topic Area: Environmental Services


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