What if I get a product shipped from China?
Although 2019-nCoV is still new, the CDC says, "In general, because of poor survivability of these coronaviruses on surfaces, there is likely very low risk of spread from products or packaging that are shipped over a period of days or weeks at ambient temperatures. Coronaviruses are generally thought to be spread most often by respiratory droplets." As of January 2020, there was no evidence of virus associated with imported goods.
Should I be wary my pet can spread this?
No, says the CDC. "There is no reason to think that any animals or pets in the United States might be a source of infection with this new coronavirus."
Should I worry about animals or animal products from China?
The CDC says all legal imports are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the CDC. In late January 2020, there was no problem.
