‘WHO says animals can’t transmit COVID-19’: Maneka Gandhi posts on abandonment of pets
Maneka Gandhi’s post shared addresses the rumour that pets can transmit coronavirus.
Coronavirus is among the most serious threats the world has faced in the recent times. Along with the pandemic, the myths and rumours surrounding it also started circulating online. One such myth involving the pets has raised much concern and BJP MP Maneka Gandhi tweeted a worried request urging people to not fall for them.
The post shared on Twitter addresses the rumor that pets – like dogs or cats - can transmit coronavirus to humans. “I am receiving many reports of people abandoning their pets because of the #CoronavirusOutbreak,” Gandhi writes.
“According to the Health and Family Welfare ministry and WHO, it is impossible for the coronavirus to get transmitted from animals to humans or vice versa,” she adds clearing the air about the false information.
Shared on March 17, the post has garnered more than 2,600 likes and several comments from netizens. While some readily shared the tweet for mass knowledge, others were clearly annoyed with the mentality of such pet owners.
If you’re a pet parent we sincerely hope you won’t fall prey to such rumors or think about giving up on your fur baby. However, you can check out all the precautionary measures prescribed by the authorities to keep yourself and others safe.
