Hyderabad zoo lions test positive for COVID-19, CCMB director says they are recovering

May 04, 2021, 15:46 PM IST
Hyderabad: The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology ( CCMB ) has found on Tuesday (May 4) that eight Asiatic lions of the Hyderabad Zoo are COVID-19 positive. 
However, as of now, none of them are in serious condition and are on road to recovery. Fortunately, all these lions are now normal and eating their food.
In an Exclusive interview with Zee Media, CCMB director Dr.Rakesh Mishra disclosed the following facts:
How did it happen?
What do these results (COVID-19 positive) among animals indicate ?
“The mammals are as vulnerable as humans. It seems to be the first such instance in India but elsewhere in New York, Spain and other places, there are cases wherein animals ( mammals ) are found Covid-19 positive.''

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