The Atlanta Zoo has released a communicated, following the discovery of a positive test for COVID-19 from one of his lowland gorillas.
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The animals were tested after zoo workers saw them sneeze, have a runny nose and show changes in appetite.
The diagnosis was made by the University of Georgia, which confirmed a positive result.
“The teams are monitoring the affected gorillas very closely and hope they make a full recovery,” said Sam Rivera, senior director of animal health. “They are receiving the best possible care, and we are ready to provide additional supportive care if necessary.”
A possible transmission?
“Although humans are able to transmit the virus to animals such as gorillas, and these cases have occurred in other zoos, there is currently no data to suggest that zoo animals can transmit the virus to other zoos. humans, ”read the press release.
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