Question: How should we take care of our pets during the pandemic; is it okay if they are outside?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: When to wear gloves
section_headers: When caring for someone who is sick
section_content: If you are providing care to someone who is sick at home or in another non-
healthcare setting

Use disposable gloves when cleaning and disinfecting the area around the person who is sick or other surfaces that may be frequently touched in the home.
Use disposable gloves when touching or having contact with blood, stool, or body fluids, such as saliva, mucus, vomit, and urine.
After using disposable gloves, throw them out in a lined trash can. Do not disinfect or reuse the gloves.
Wash your hands after you have removed the gloves.


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Is about caring for sick humans and doesn't mention pets at all. Completely off-topic.
This answer is irrelevant to the question. The question is asking about how people can take care of their pets during pandemic, however, the answer is providing information about using disposable gloves when taking care of people who are sick at home or in non-healthcare settings.

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Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: If You Have Pets
section_headers: Stay healthy around animals
section_content: In the United States, there is no evidence that animals are playing a
significant role in the spread of COVID-19. Based on the limited information
available to date, the risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people is
considered to be low. However, because all animals can carry germs that can
make people sick, it’s always a good idea to practice healthy
habits around pets and
other animals.

Wash your hands after handling animals, their food, waste, or supplies.
Practice good pet hygiene and clean up after pets properly.
Talk to your veterinarian if you have questions about your pet’s health.
Be aware that children 5 years of age and younger, people with weakened immune systems, and people 65 years of age and older are more likely to get sick from germs some animals can carry.

For more information, visit CDC’s COVID-19 and
Animals, and Healthy
Pets, Healthy People website.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Provides general information about caring for pets during the pandemic, but doesn't explicitly say whether they can go outside.
This information does not answer the question. This information is about Covid-19 spread from animals to people and about practicing healthy habits around pets and other animals.

Reviewer ratings:
Acceptable
Bad

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: If You Have Pets
section_headers: What to do if you own pets
section_content: Until we learn more about how this virus affects animals, treat pets as you
would other human family members to protect them from a possible infection.

Do not let pets interact with people or other animals outside the household.
Keep cats indoors when possible to prevent them from interacting with other animals or people.
Walk dogs on a leash, maintaining at least 6 feet (2 meters) from other people and animals.
Avoid dog parks or public places where a large number of people and dogs gather.

There is a small number of animals around the world reported to be infected
with the virus that causes COVID-19, mostly after having contact with a person
with COVID-19. Talk to your veterinarian if your pet gets sick or if you have
any concerns about your pet’s health.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Gives clear and detailed instructions about when pets should be allowed outside during the pandemic.
This answers the question directly by providing information on what people can do and actions they can take to protect and take care of their pets during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Reviewer ratings:
Excellent
Excellent