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A tigress from the Bronx Zoo, in New York , has tested positive for coronavirus , in what could be the first known Covid-19 infection of an animal in the United States , as reported by this institution that manages the Wildlife Conservation Society , and that attributes the contagion to a caretaker of the enclosure that at that time still had no symptoms.

Nadia , a 4-year-old Malaysian tigress , is the only animal to have tested positive so far, although her sister Azul , two more Siberian tigers and three African lions have developed a persistent dry cough, and are waiting for more. analysis.

The positive Covid-19 test for the tigress has been confirmed by the United States National Veterinary Services Laboratory , based in Ames, Iowa .

"Although they have experienced a decrease in appetite, the cats at the Bronx Zoo are well under veterinary care and respond well to their handlers. We do not know how this disease will develop in big cats, as different species may react differently new infections, but we will continue to monitor them closely and anticipate full recoveries, "they explain from the New York zoo in a statement.

The zoo, closed since March 16 as all that non-essential activity in New York, has reported that no other animal suffers symptoms: "Our feline was infected by a person who cared for them and who was infected, but who at that time he had no symptoms. "

"Appropriate preventive measures are now in place for all staff caring for cats at our four Wildlife Conservation Society zoos to prevent further exposure from any other animals," says the Bronx Zoo. Park officials also recall that there is no evidence that animals can transmit Covid-19 to people.

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