Coronavirus was spotted at a tiger named Nadia at New York's |
In addition to Nadia at the zoo, five more tigers and lions had respiratory illnesses, the united States Department of Agriculture USDA said. However, no such signs were seen in other zoo animals.
Zoo authorities say that although their interest has diminished, the zoo's cats are good. They are as bright, alert and responsive to all who care for them as ever. Authorities also say it is not known how these big cats were attacked by the tribe. Because animals of differnt species are responding differently to this new infection.
The infected tiger has been kept under close obsrvation and is expected to recover soon.
Zoo authorities, however, fear that a worked was the virus carrier.
Although no signs were seen in him. The worker was the caretaker of the affected tiger. Bronx Ju is closed from march 16.
USDA advises anyone with coronavirus not to touch any animal, including pets.
*This report has been rewritten in English by Rakibul Hasan.*
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