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Importance of SARS-CoV-2 Infections in Animals of COVID-19 Affected Households and Influence of Hygiene Standards

  • Funded by Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH)
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Grant number: 48581

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Key facts

  • Disease

    COVID-19

  • Start & end year

    2021

  • Known Financial Commitments (USD)

    $113,736

  • Funder

    Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH)

  • Principal Investigator

    Abteilung Übertragbare Krankheiten Sekretariat der

  • Research Location

    Switzerland

  • Lead Research Institution

    N/A

  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A

  • Research Category

    Animal and environmental research and research on diseases vectors

  • Research Subcategory

    Animal source and routes of transmission

  • Special Interest Tags

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Non-Clinical

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Unspecified

  • Vulnerable Population

    Unspecified

  • Occupations of Interest

    Unspecified

Abstract

The One Health aspect of COVID-19-affected households with pets as virus hosts and potential reservoirs, as well as the factors influencing this, has been insufficiently researched. To date, recommendations for managing animals in or from COVID-19 environments are primarily based on assumptions. Pets are highly valued in our society. People live closely with their animals, and pets play a crucial role in people's mental and physical well-being, especially during pandemics and lockdowns. Therefore, assessing potential risks and the impact of hygiene measures is essential as a basis for evidence-based recommendations, to prevent adverse reactions from pet owners, and to develop guidelines for professionals regarding the handling and diagnosis of potentially infected animals. This project will collect important field data on the prevalence and significance of SARS-CoV-2 within a One Health framework...