Scientists: walking a dog in the park carries a high risk of contracting COVID-19



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Going to the store is less dangerous than taking food home

Walking a dog in the park increases the risk of COVID-19 infection by up to 78%. This is demonstrated by the results of a study cited by the Daily Mail. Spanish scientists from the University of Granada and the Andalusian School of Public Health point out that pets can not only become infected, but they can also spread the coronavirus by touching infected public surfaces .

Experts: pets need to keep their distance too

How the animals actually carry the infection is still being determined, but there are confirmed cases of cats and dogs with COVID-19, but they are not sick. Scientists advise pet owners to take special care with their hygiene after a walk.

The first dog infected with COVID-19 was registered in Italy

According to professor Cristina Sánchez González, home deliveries from supermarkets also carry a risk of infection. Data shows that getting food at home is up to 94% more dangerous than going to the store.

Working in the office, rather than from home, carries a 76 percent risk. If a family member has COVID-19, the risk of infection is 60%.

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