It is possible that many mammals including domestic animals are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2.
Shirika la Afya Duniani lilitangaza mkurupuko unaoendelea wa maambukizi ya njia ya chini ya kupumua unaosababishwa na SARS-CoV-2 kuwa Dharura ya Afya ya Umma ya Wasiwasi wa Kimataifa na pia likaupa jina ugonjwa huu kuwa COVID-19.