The Atlanta Zoo says at least 13 gorillas have been infected with the corona virus. Among them is a 60-year-old gorilla Ozi (sixty-year-old gorilla) is the oldest member of the zoo among other gorillas. On Friday, the zoo said an official saw the gorillas coughing and running water through their noses. Reluctance to eat is also seen.
After that, the zoo officials became suspicious Samples are sent to the veterinary lab. From there the news of Corona Positive was informed. However, the sample has been sent to another lab to be sure. For now, however, treatment of these corona-infected gorillas has begun with monoclonal antibodies. More gorillas have also been sent to the lab for sample testing.
Zoo officials say the virus came from an asymptomatic caregiver. The gorilla has been attacked by him. Although since then all workers have been given two doses of the vaccine. Masks and other covid rules have been adhered to.
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