No Transmission Of COVID-19 Through Animals, Clarifies Government
Discarding claims of COVID-19 transmission through animals, NITI Ayog member VK Paul on May 5 stated, "The virus is not spreading from animals." He said it "is human to human transmission" and advised people to follow the COVID-19 appropriate behaviour like using masks and maintaining social distancing. The clarification came after reports surfaced that stated eight Asiatic lions have tested COVID-19 positive in Hyderabad.
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