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Tigers With COVID-19 In PA Zoo Show Symptoms Tigers With COVID-19 In PA Zoo Show Symptoms
Tigers With Covid-19 In PA Zoo Show Symptoms Early signs of COVID-19 came with cough not a roar for two tigers at a Pennsylvania zoo who have since tested positive for the virus, according to a release by the zoo. A rapid antigen test revealed that two tigers at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium are positive for COVID-19, according to the release.  In addition to a cough, both tigers have loose stools, but "have otherwise been in good condition," zoo officials stated in the release.  Voluntary nasal swabs were gathered from the big cats, providing the initial results and PCR testing of fecal matter has been submitted fo…

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Lions in Pennsylvania Zoo Test Positive For COVID Lions in Pennsylvania Zoo Test Positive For COVID
Lions in Pennsylvania Zoo Test Positive For COVID Two female lions have tested positive for coronavirus at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium zoo officials said on Thursday. The results came for a PCR testing of fecal matter revealed that two of the cats were infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, likely contracted after exposure to an asymptomatic zoo employee. Tests for the virus are regularly done since animals at zoos have previously been infected with it, but this is the first case at the Pittsburgh Zoo. “The risk of infection between zoo animals and guests is very low,” says Dr. Barbara Baker, President & CEO. “As w…

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by Jillian Pikora