COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has not been reported in domestic animals or wildlife in Australia. There is no evidence the virus can be transmitted from animals to people, or from animals to other animals. There is also no evidence that animals can become sick from COVID-19.
What you should do
Follow general good hygiene and biosecurity practices when handling your animals
If your animal becomes sick, contact your veterinary surgeon for advice
There is no vaccine available for animals to protect against COVID-19
If you are quarantined or diagnosed with COVID-19
Minimise contact with pets and other animals while you are in quarantine or sick
If you need to care for a pet or be around animals while you are in quarantine or sick, you should:
Minimise contact with animals
Wash your hands before and after handling animals, avoid kissing, being licked by, or sharing food with your animals
Prevent your animals from interacting with other people
Follow any further directions by human and animal health authorities
At this stage, there is no need to test animals for COVID-19
General hygiene and biosecurity advice
Wash your hands before and after handling animals
Isolate sick animals away from other animals and seek veterinary advice
Vaccinate animals and keep their boosters up to date
Control worms, fleas, ticks, insects and other pests
Clean and disinfect animal equipment regularly, especially before new or young animals are introduced or after any illness
Limit visitors to your animals, especially if they have been handling other animals
Make sure visitors wash their hands and shoes before entering your property, and if possible, make sure they don't visit young, old or sick animals
