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Anuja Susan Varghese ByExpress News ServiceKOCHI: Now, fake news about the spread of Covid-19 is affecting pets with many owners abandoning the animals in the streets following rumours that they are responsible for spreading the virus. “There are rumours in social media that hold pets responsible for the spread of Covid-19. He said changing the name of the virus from coronavirus to Covid-19 added to people’s confusion. Surya Teresa, a researcher and dog lover, recently prevented her neighbour from abandoning her dog after coming across such rumours. In any case, pets spreading the virus is just a rumour,” said Surya, who owns two dogs..