claim: unfounded fears that sars can spread covid-19 can cause harm
evidence_1: and, although no evidence exists to indicate that they can either transmit the virus or develop its associated coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19), fear among the public that pets might play a role in spreading covid-19 has resulted in pets being abandoned or even killed.", "at this time, there is no evidence that companion animals play a significant role in spreading the virus that causes covid-19; however, we are still learning about this virus.", "according to the world organisation for animal health (oie), there is no justification in taking measures against companion animals that may compromise their welfare, such as harming them, abandoning them, or euthanizing them based on unfounded fears over covid-19."
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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