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Two gorillas were infected with COVID-19, the first time it was found to be infected with COVID in animals. “The great ape family” (great ape) and all symptoms of gorilla have been detained.
On January 12, 2021, CNN reported that two gorillas were found inside the Sandiego Zoo, California, United States, with COVID-19. The zoo said it was the first time that COVID infection was found in animals. “Wong Big Monkey” (great ape)
The official stated that Right now, there are three gorillas with COVID-19 infection. The infection is expected to come from an asymptomatic zoo employee.
Both gorillas had coughed on Jan. 6. The National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed that the gorilla was infected with COVID-19 on Jan. 11.
“Lisa Peterson” San Diego Zoo Board Stated that in addition to the mild illness Both gorillas are still in a normal state. By now in detention separating the symptom gorilla Hoping that all gorillas will return to normal
The zoo authorities have been closed since the beginning of the month. Dec. last year From the lockdown measure within the state of California Which has the rate of people infected with COVID-19 Within a very high state
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