coronavirus and your dog - Keep Calm and wash your paws.

Worried about Coronavirus and your dog? Worried that your pet may get infected? Don't panic.
This idea didn't even cross my mind until I saw a headline stating that a dog had tested positive for the latest coronavirus Covid-19. However, there is more to it as this article explains more fully so don't panic!
This latest coronavirus has reportedly spread from bats to people so scientist Jonathan Bell, professor of molecular virology thinks that "it would be incredible for a virus to make so many species jumps in so short a time." You can read the article Here

The threat to life is quite daunting, especially for the more vulnerable and those most at risk but we can all take care in our hygiene to prevent this from spreading.
But life is full of risks and I for one intend to carry on as usual, enjoying my walks, coffee shops, pub lunches (woof)  and so does the human. In fact, we may indeed take more pleasure in the everyday.
UPDATE: Only a week after writing this we decided to concentrate only on enjoying our walks, and not to go to cafes or restaurants. In fact, our last trip to a bar or any café or restaurant was on February 28th as the human was already wary, seeing what had happened in China. We are lucky, we have a garden, we also have many local parks within walking distance, and great favourite places like Richmond Park and Virginia Water where it is relatively easy to avoid close contact with people.

UPDATE - WHO has said that your pets will not suffer from Covid-19 nor will they pass it on to their owners or anyone else. Of course, always wash your hands, and paws WOOF!
Reminder: with the spread already progressing and a pandemic now declared I have taken the precaution to make sure I have 3 months supply of flea treatment and worm tablets. That's not stockpiling, just making sure they are at hand, just in case.