<p>People should not abandon their pet animals for fear for contracting coronavirus infection, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said here on Saturday.</p>.<p>In a statement containing updates of COVID-19 patients in the state, he mentioned that there have been complaints about pet owners letting loose their animals.</p>.<p>There has been no case anywhere in the world of domesticated animals contracting or spreading coronavirus infection, and people should not abandon their pets, the minister said. </p>
<p>People should not abandon their pet animals for fear for contracting coronavirus infection, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said here on Saturday.</p>.<p>In a statement containing updates of COVID-19 patients in the state, he mentioned that there have been complaints about pet owners letting loose their animals.</p>.<p>There has been no case anywhere in the world of domesticated animals contracting or spreading coronavirus infection, and people should not abandon their pets, the minister said. </p>