New York, IANS. A statement issued by the Central Zoo Authority of India said, “Zoos across the country are advised to monitor animals 24/7 via CCTV for any symptoms / unusual behavior and in the Bronx Zoo, New York. Be on high alert in view of Corona virus infection of tiger. Let us know that a tiger corona virus (COVID-19) has been found positive in New York City of America. Corona virus is now catching animals in America. Let me tell you that the city of New York is the most affected by the corona virus in America. In the last 24 hours in the US, 1200 people have died due to Corona virus. This is the highest number of deaths due to corona virus in a single day in the US.
A New York City tiger has been found positive in the corono virus test, according to a report in the Bronx Xue of the Wildlife Conservation Society, according to the BBC. The four-year-old female Malay tiger is named Nadia, along with three other tigers and three African lions have also reported complaints of ‘dry cough’. Hopefully, all these will be recovered soon.
Let me tell you that before this a pet dog also had symptoms of corona virus. This is the first case in the midst of a growing outbreak of the corona virus, in which a non-domestic animal has been found positive. It is being told that this tiger was examined in the lab of the National Veterinary Service of the Department of Agriculture. This is the first case of a Tiger being infected with Kovid-19.
It is feared that Tiger Ju has become a victim of this infection after coming in contact with some Corona virus positive employees. Symptoms of infection of the virus started appearing in Tiger from 27 March. According to the statement of the Wildlife Conservation Society, there has been some decrease in the desire to eat these wild animals. However, these animals of Bronx Zoo are fine and they are in veterinary care. Their condition is being closely monitored.
Significantly, the corona virus is spreading very fast in America. Now it is reaching animals from humans, this is a very serious matter. In the US, more than 3,40,000 people are infected with corona. At the same time, more than 9 people have died here due to this dangerous virus. President Donald Trump has feared that up to 2 lakh people may die in the US due to the corona virus.
