गृहपृष्ठ ∕ International ∕ Coronavirus infection found in cat for the first time in South Korea International Coronavirus infection found in cat for the first time in South Korea KathmanduPati January 27, 2021 SEOUL – Coronavirus infection has been confirmed in a cat for the first time in South Korea. The infection was found in a pet cat at a settlement at local Gyeongsang Jinju. This is the first case of the coronavirus infection found in an animal in South Korea. COVID-19 pandemic had spread in this settlement in recent days. The infection was confirmed in the cat also in course of carrying out contact tracing at the place. Three members of the family keeping the pet cat also tested positive for coronavirus. The South Korean government has urged one and all to be alert after the virus was found infecting an animal other than people. Although the Korean government has been preparing for vaccination against COVID-19, it is yet to be administered. The authorities here have made provisions like prohibiting gathering of more than four people at public places, maintaining social distance and implemented the ‘no mask-no ride’ rule. However, there is no let up in the spread of COVID-19 here. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepal is in priority under ‘neighbours first’ policy: Indian PM… World leaders react to Trump rally shooting North Korea, Russia pledge mutual defense, surprising many observers UN report underscores urgency of hefty financing to rescue SDGs 100 rockets fired at northern Israel after Israel strikes deeper… China targets economic growth of around 5 pct in 2024 Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA3 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar4 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident5 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities6 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Lockdown 2.0: What the Government should do this time around Indian RAW Chief Goel meets Prime Minister Oli after coming to Nepal from Bhutan Govt decides to lift ban on land plotting Over 2,000 Nepal Police personnel infected with coronavirus Preparation underway to open religious shrines from October 17: Minister Bhattarai Both Gurung and Bhattarai from NCP enjoying facilities of Chief Whip from parliament secretariat Nepali migrant workers in South Korea provide support for Gautam Buddha Cricket Stadium Military power demonstrations prompt fears of China-India tension flare-up