A number of gorillas at the San Diego Zoo are believed to be infected with coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first cases among captive primates.
Several gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California have tested positive for Covid19 in the first known instance of natural transmission to the species officials said
Gorillas Test Positive For Coronavirus At SD Zoo Safari Park - San Diego, CA - It is the first known natural transmission of the virus to great apes, according to San Diego Zoo Global.
Several gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the zoo confirmed Monday, adding that it is believed the animals contracted the virus from an asymptotic staff member.