If your business
is not impacted by the Seoul virus, please pass this information along to any
colleagues and clients that need to be aware. Your assistance helps
strengthen your industry network. Thank you.
The
issue: Humans contracting the Seoul virus from pet rats
Since we first published the PIJAC
(US) announcement regarding an outbreak of Seoul
virus in the States a month ago we have been in contact with the Public
health Agency of Canada. Yesterday they announced the virus has been
detected in Canada.
Potential
impact to your business
Concerned
pet owners may ask you about the situation and how to deal with it. Some may
even want to surrender their pet rat. You need to be prepared for these
possibilities. Animal suppliers might encounter the same questions from their
retail customers. More information about the Seoul virus can be obtained by
clicking on the following
What
is PIJAC Canada doing?
We will
continue to collaborate with the PHAC and monitor the situation, sharing future
developments as they become available.
What
can you do?
Inform
yourselves about the Seoul virus so you are able to provide information to your
customers.
Retailers: Share this information with your
animal suppliers and ask them if their animals are tested.
Product
Suppliers: Share
this information with your suppliers so that they may in turn share with their
clients.
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