Tiger at New York's Bronx Zoo tests positive for COVID-19

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A tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City has tested positive for coronavirus, in the first known case of a human infecting an animal, the zoo's chief veterinarian confirmed.

Chief veterinarian at the Bronx Zoo, Paul Calle said Nadia, a 4-year-old Malayan tiger that tested positive for COVID-19, after she developed a dry cough along with three other tigers and three lions.

The veterinarian said: "Nadia became sick after exposure to an asymptomatic zoo employee."

Nadia underwent X-rays, an ultrasound and blood tests to try to figure out what was ailing her. They decided to test for COVID-19 given the surge in cases in New York City, the epicentre of the outbreak in the United States.

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Tell the tiger to stay at least 2 meters away from other

gazof-the-north

Not only now they say animals can get it - but Animals can get tested before us humans also hahah

London-united-kingdom

Great now i also have to socially distance myself from Tigers... this is getting intrusive and ridiculous

RellshouldBsleep

Were did they find the "EXTRA" test for the animal!!??

bestillpatience

They have tests to give tigers but not people lmao

beatsbyface

But it seems that a cat can be carrying the virus. Maybe the vast majority of them are asymptomatic carriers and only a very few show symptoms. This ought to be investigated more thoroughly.

indricotherium

Oh my goodness this is terrifying I'm so scared for all of the animals out there 😔😢
praying this poor baby gets well soon with no lasting effects ❤

Sssssssslf

Connor Reed first brit to contract Covid-19 way back in November documented his symptoms on his blog.
"Even the kitten hanging around my apartment seems to be feeling under the weather. It isn’t its usual lively self, and when I put down food it doesn’t want to eat. I don’t blame it – I’ve lost my appetite too"

"Day 11: Suddenly, I’m feeling better, physically at least. The flu has lifted. But the poor kitten has died. I don’t know whether it had what I’ve got, or whether cats can even get human flu. I feel miserable."

travelwell

Just hope they all get better.and all the people .🙏🏻🙏🏻🇬🇧

timbomuffin

It was obvious that when Corona can transmit from Animals to Humans, it can also happen vice-versa. Animal meat may also contain Coronavirus. Pet animals also need to be tested for Corona.

imran

Literally intrigued by how tiger coughs

joanofarc

That person who has should have stayed homes and call someone to take of the tiger so can get heal

bennycastillomoreno

So wait... NOT ONE of the handlers is sick. BUT the tiger is? I think that the general public is NOT standing within 6 feet of these tigers. THAT means 6 feet is TOO close for us to be near other humans! Am I wrong?

Josoan