Bronx Zoo tiger tests positive for coronavirus, officials say

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A tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City has tested positive for the coronavirus, in what may be the first confirmed case of an animal being infected with the virus in the U.S.

, in what may be the first confirmed case of an animal being infected with the virus in the U.S.

The tiger is a 4-year-old female from Malaysia, officials said. Three other tigers and three African lions also have developed a dry cough and were expected to recover, according to the zoo, which has been closed to the public since March 16.The National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed the tiger's positive COVID-19 test.

"We tested the cat out of an abundance of caution" and aimed to "contribute to the world's continuing understanding of this novel coronavirus," Dr. Paul Calle, the zoo's chief veterinarian, said. "Though they have experienced some decrease in appetite, the cats at the Bronx Zoo are otherwise doing well under veterinary care and are bright, alert, and interactive with their keepers," Wildlife Conservation Society [WCS], which has managed the Bronx Zoo, announced in a statement.

 

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That's retarded would you people

😢

Oh I planned a quite a long social distancing from a tiger. I rather die from being a tigers lunch.

It was Carole Baskin

Our bats will have for sure now. So it's in America forever.

And just like that the virus vanished

So they took a test and used it on a tiger instead of a human?

Is it COVID19? Since greyhounds are vaccinated against COVID because they get it —different strain

So... it’s airborne? transparency

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