PRO/AH/EDR> Fechavirus – Canada: (BC) cats, new parvo-type virus

Parvovirus — Canada
The BC SPCA [British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals] has led the discovery of a mysterious new feline virus while also containing the outbreak.
An outbreak at the BC SPCA’s Community Animal Centre in Vancouver last year [2019] prompted the discovery of the new fechavirus (not related to COVID-19).
Staff at the centre became concerned after 8 cats became sick on the same day with signs similar to the human stomach flu. These included vomiting and diarrhea and,