Tiger at Bronx Zoo Tests Positive for Coronavirus

[Maddox]

A 4-year-old Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for COVID-19, the zoo announced Sunday. It is the first instance of a tiger testing positive for the virus, the USDA said.

Nadia, the COVID-19 positive tiger, was exposed by an asymptomatic worker, the zoo said. The zoo says "appropriate preventative measures" have been implemented to care for the cats and minimize further exposure.

According to the Wildlife Conservation Society, six other large cats are also showing symptoms. The test was conducted in Iowa by the USDA's National Veterinary Services Laboratory.

Tiger at Bronx Zoo Tests Positive for Coronavirus

A 4-year-old Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for COVID-19, the zoo announced Sunday. It is the first instance of a tiger testing positive for the virus, the USDA said. Nadia, the COVID-19 positive tiger, was exposed by an asymptomatic worker, the zoo said. The zoo says...

www.nbcnewyork.com

4 year old female Malayan Tiger at the Bronx Zoo tests positive for #covid19 ... 3 other tigers and 3 African lions also have dry coughs. All cats expected to recover. @BronxZoo says asymptomatic employee infected the cats. #nbc4ny

 

[Mr.Rigazzi]

what the? people must be coughing in their face or something how does a tiger get it