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SAN DIEGO, CA A male snow leopard at the San Diego Zoo has preliminarily tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, it was announced Friday.
On Thursday, wildlife care specialists noticed the snow leopard had a cough and nasal discharge. Fecal samples collected from the snow leopard and tested at the zoo confirmed the presence of SARS-CoV-2.
The results were sent to the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System for further testing, and those results also were positive. All positive tests for the virus are required to be sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture s National Veterinary Services Laboratories, where the results are still pending.
Snow leopard at San Diego Zoo suspected of having COVID-19, results pending
By Chris Williams
Snow Leopard at the San Diego Zoo Suspected Positive for COVID-19
A snow leopard at the San Diego Zoo is suspected of being positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that leads to COVID-19, after several initial tests found the pathogen, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance said. (Credit: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance via Storyful)
SAN DIEGO - San Diego Zoo officials suspect an unvaccinated male snow leopard has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a press release.
Zookeepers said they noticed the animal had a cough and nasal discharge earlier this week. They collected fecal samples, which confirmed the presence of the coronavirus. The California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System also received a sample and confirmed the presence of the coronavirus.
The male snow leopard had not yet been vaccinated. Author: City News Service Updated: 8:47 PM CDT July 23, 2021
SAN DIEGO A male snow leopard at the San Diego Zoo has preliminarily tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, it was announced today.
On Thursday, wildlife care specialists noticed the snow leopard had a cough and nasal discharge. Fecal samples collected from the snow leopard and tested at the zoo confirmed the presence of SARS-CoV-2.
The results were sent to the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System for further testing, and those results also were positive. All positive tests for the virus are required to be sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture s National Veterinary Services Laboratories, where the results are still pending.
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