6 lions and 3 tigers at Washington Zoo test positive for new crown virus: coughing, sneezing
[Global Network Report] Agence France-Presse reported that 6 lions and 3 tigers in a zoo in Washington, USA tested positive for the new crown virus.
According to the report, the zoo issued a statement on the 17th, local time, stating, “Last weekend, animal keepers observed 6 African lions, a Sumatran tiger, and two tigers from Siberia with decreased appetite, coughing, sneezing and lethargy.” , These tigers were all tested positive in the initial new coronavirus test.
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The report mentioned that the test results to confirm the diagnosis are expected to be announced within a few days.
Agence France-Presse said the infected animals are currently being treated.
According to the zoo, people visiting the zoo are not in danger because they are far away from these animals and other animals have not shown signs of infection.
Agence France-Presse said that on the 14th local time, several US zoos, including this zoo, announced the launch of vaccination campaigns to vaccinate animals that are susceptible to new crown infection.
Zoo outbreaks are not uncommon in the United States.
A number of West African lowland gorillas at the Atlanta Zoo tested positive for the new coronavirus; eight gorillas at the San Diego Wild Zoo had previously been infected with the new coronavirus, and all recovered after receiving treatment.