Environmental Issues
Fact Checker: Can Dogs Catch Coronavirus?
Myths, lies, and old wives’ tales loom large in the outdoor pursuits. Here at MeatEater, we’re dedicated to separating facts from bullsh*t, so we created this series to examine suspect yarns. If there’s a belief, rumor, or long-held assumption you’d like us to fact check, drop us a note at factchecker@themeateater.com.
Claim
Dogs can contract COVID-19 and transmit the novel coronavirus to humans.
Origin
On February 26, the Hong Kong Agriculture...