A cat has tested positive for coronavirus in the UK - here's what pet owners need to know

The government has assured the public that there is currently no evidence to suggest animal to human transmission is possible. (Photo: Shutterstock)

The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that coronavirus has been detected in a pet cat - but there’s no evidence of animal to human transmission. 

The cat, belonging to owners in Surrey, was confirmed to have been infected by the virus that causes Covid-19 at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) laboratory in Weybridge on Wednesday 22 July.