News

Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo tests positive for COVID-19

Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo tests positive for COVID-19

A four-year-old female Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the coronavirus.

The Bronx Zoo, in New York City, says the test result was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Iowa.

It says Nadia, her sister Azul, as well as two Amur tigers and three African lions, had developed a dry cough and all are expected to fully recover.

The cats are believed to have been infected by a zoo keeper.

The ZOO says they tested the cat [Nadia] out of an abundance of caution and will ensure any knowledge they gain about COVID-19 will contribute to the world's continuing understanding of this novel coronavirus.

The big cats did have some decrease in appetite but "are otherwise doing well under veterinary care and are bright, 

[Source: BBC]

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
LIVE SCORES
Crusaders vs Hurricanes 7:05PM
Reds vs Drua 9:35PM
Brumbies vs Moana 4:35PM
Sharks vs Sea Eagles 10:00PM
Knights vs Eels 5:00PM
West Tigers vs Bulldogs 7:30PM
Fiji (W) vs USA 8:00PM
Fiji (W) vs Australia 12:51AM
Fiji (W) vs South Africa 8:00PM
Maroons 20–22 Blues Full Time
Maroons vs Blues 10:05PM
Maroons vs Blues 10:05PM