Hong Kong to euthanize 2,000 small animals after hamsters test positive for COVID-19


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While most experts say it’s unlikely that animals play a role in spreading the virus, Hong Kong officials said its move is a precautionary measure. File Photo by Hintau Aliaksei/Shutterstock/UPI Jan. 18 (UPI) — Authorities in Hong Kong said Tuesday that they will euthanize hundreds of small animals and ban imports after a few hamsters and an employee at a pet shop tested positive for COVID-19. Officials said the employee, a 23-year-old woman, tested positive on Monday and several hamsters from the Netherlands also returned positive tests. Most experts, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have said...