Today the greatest threat on the planet Earth is the invasion by the tiny particle causing Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19). Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus usually experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special and very advanced treatment. Older people and those having medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. One of the best practices to stay safe from infection is by washing hands or using an alcohol based rub (sanitizer) frequently without touching the face.
The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it is important to practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow). There are evidence of transmission through animals.
Yes, pets, including dogs, can now get sick from COVID-19 and die. In the meantime catch it and transmit it too. Recommendation was for pets to be kept indoors, or at worst, on a leash; and keep at least 6 feet from other pets and people. No more use of dog parks, temporarily; a ripe situation for transmission. Okay, it took six months to realize this, but yes, it is here.