Theoretically, animals can transmit novel coronaviruses, but there are no clear cases of transmission of novel coronaviruses by animals.
When the novel coronavirus infects human beings, acute infectious pneumonia will occur, with clinical symptoms such as fever, dry cough and malaise, and some people will also have symptoms such as loss of smell and taste, muscle aches and pains, and conjunctivitis. The prognosis of most infected people is good, while a small number of them will develop acute respiratory distress syndrome, shock or even death.
Currently, the source of neocoronavirus infection is the person infected with neocoronavirus, and the routes of transmission are close contact, respiratory droplets, and aerosols. Although animals can also be infected with Neocoronavirus, there is no conclusive evidence that it can be transmitted from animals to humans.
If symptoms such as fever, malaise, or a history of exposure to Neocoronavirus occur, one should go to the hospital in a timely manner, complete the relevant examinations to clarify the diagnosis, report the case according to the local policy under the guidance of the doctor, and isolate and treat the patient.