Two hippopotamuses at Antwerp Zoo have examined optimistic for coronavirus, the zoo mentioned on Friday (December 3), in what they are saying is a primary confirmed case within the species.
Imani and Hermien have been solely struggling gentle signs, together with a runny nostril, however have been put into isolation and their keepers — who’ve examined unfavourable — are taking additional precautions together with face masks and frequent testing.
The reason for the an infection is unknown as not one of the keepers have just lately had COVID-19.
The zoo mentioned they believed it was the primary recognized case of coronavirus amongst hippos, although there have been confirmed instances in apes and felines.
In June, a lion in an Indian zoo died of COVID-19.