"Cyprus Approves Human COVID-19 Meds for Feline Virus Mutation"

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Source: The Associated Press
"Cyprus Approves Human COVID-19 Meds for Feline Virus Mutation"
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Cyprus has allowed its stock of human coronavirus medication to be used on cats to combat a local mutation of a feline virus that has killed thousands of animals on the island. The medication, called Lagevrio, is available in pill form for cat owners at a cost of 2.5 euros per pill. The feline virus, known as FIP, is not related to COVID-19 and cannot be transmitted to humans. The medication has shown promising results in treating FIP, with approximately 85% of cases being nursed back to health. Measures have also been implemented to prevent the export of the mutation through mandatory medical check-ups for cats being adopted abroad.

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