New research suggests that cats may be "silent intermediate hosts" of COVID-19.<br />According to scientists, that means cats may not show symptoms that would be recognized by humans.<br />In the study, 3 cats were inoculated with COVID-19 and then paired in a home with 3 cats that did not have COVID-19.<br />Researchers found that within 3days, the virus was detected in the cats that were inoculated.<br />They also found that within 8 days, the formerly healthy cats also tested positive for the virus.<br />According to Business Insider, experts said none of the cats in the study showed any symptoms.<br />Experts say most pets probably aren't at risk, and there's no evidence the virus can spread from pets to humans.
