The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is offering free COVID-19 testing for pets who may have been exposed to the virus.

Health officials in Los Angeles announced the initiative on Aug. 20, saying they recently received funding to conduct free COVIS-19 testing for pets.

“Your pet may be eligible for a free SARS-CoV-2 test if it has been exposed to a human or animal with COVID-19 or has symptoms of COVID-19,” the health ministry said. Tweeted.

According to its website, the funding comes from the State and Territorial Council of Epidemiologists (CSTE) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which it says will “support surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in animals in Los Angeles County.” .

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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is offering free COVID-19 testing for pets who may have been exposed to the virus.
(Los Angeles County Public Health Department)

The department plans to offer free testing to animal care facilities and centers throughout Los Angeles County and said animals will be tested, including “deer, bats, raccoons… dogs, cats, hamsters, pocket pets… seals.” I’m here.

Pet owners can request a free COVID-19 test for their pet if they are experiencing coronavirus symptoms or have been exposed to another animal or human with coronavirus .

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Of the 177 animals tested so far, including dogs, cats, bats, raccoons, skunks, rats and sea lions, none have tested positive for COVID-19.