There is no evidence that pets such as dogs and cats can be infected with novel coronaviruses. Washing hands with soap and water after contact with pets can significantly reduce the spread of other common bacteria between pets and humans, such as E. coli and Salmonella. The source of this coronavirus is wildlife, and there is no evidence that it can infect pets such as cats and dogs. Although canine and feline coronaviruses are among the known coronaviruses, again, there is no evidence that canine and feline coronaviruses can infect humans. Therefore, people who have pets at home should not worry too much, and should not abandon them at will. Content source: Dr. You Lai