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From the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)
“Out of an abundance of caution, it is recommended that those ill with COVID-19 limit contact with animals until more information is known about the virus”
Read more https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/covid-19
Short answer – yes.
Coronavirus is a zoonotic virus.
Coronavirus is a disease that began (we think) in a Chinese fish market that also sold wild animals.
Chinese people like to eat many wild animals and want to watch to make sure they are getting what they purchase. As a result, they can become contaminated by the animal’s blood in the markets they shop at.
I know many of us although concerned or tired of listening to the constant drone of news about the coronavirus.
Here are some articles we researched that will help you better understand the zoonotic relationship coronavirus has between you and your bird(s).
By the way, bleach is not an option to use around birds.
The vapors from chlorine bleach can cause irritation and even death in pet birds.
The Wuhan Coronavirus and Companion Pets
Coronaviruses in Avian Species – Review with Focus on Epidemiology and Diagnosis in Wild Birds
List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 | US EPA
China bans wildlife trade, consumption because of the coronavirus outbreak
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