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Shanghai's 26 million residents remain under a strict lockdown, with reports of food shortages and the separation of children from parents. Viral videos show citizens kneeling to have their vaccine passports scanned by officials in hazmat suits. Reports also indicate that domestic pets are being killed by authorities to prevent the spread of the virus, leading to international condemnation.
Hong Kong Hamster Cull Over COVID-19 Transmission Fears
Authorities in Hong Kong ordered the culling of approximately 2,000 hamsters after several animals at a pet shop tested positive for COVID-19. The decision followed a shop employee contracting an untraceable infection. Pet owners were urged to hand over animals purchased after late December for euthanasia to prevent potential animal-to-human transmission.
A mink farm in Oregon reported that staff and animals tested positive for COVID-19. This follows similar outbreaks in Europe that led to mass culling of mink. There is concern that these incidents could lead to increased scrutiny or restrictions regarding domestic pets.
