Episode 65 Of TGen Talks
More than three years after the beginning of the pandemic, humans still spread COVID to one another every day, though with less severe symptoms in most cases. Scientists also know that we can spread COVID to our pets as well, because of the close relationships many of us have with our four-legged friends. While dogs CAN get COVID from humans, they don\u2019t seem to get very SICK. So, what\u2019s the big deal if we spread the virus to our pets?\xa0 Can dogs spread it back to humans or to other animals? TGen scientists are looking to answer these and other questions in a new study called the\xa01000 Canine (1K9) SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance Study\xa0\u2026\xa0and they\u2019re looking for dogs to participate. Hayley Yaglom, MS, MPH, a genomic epidemiologist who leads TGen North\u2019s One Health team and the 1K9 study joins TGen Talks to discuss the study and how the information gained will help tailor guidance for public health, veterinary professionals, and people interacting with dogs in various settings.