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Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by References: 7:45pm On Dec 08, 2020
Four Lions at Barcelona Zoo in Spain have tested positive for coronavirus, veterinary officials say.

Three females named Zala, Nima and Run Run and one male called Kiumbe were tested after displaying mild symptoms.

Two staff members also tested positive for the virus, the zoo said.

An investigation is under way to establish how the animals became infected, but it is thought they may have been in contact with an asymptomatic member of staff.

Zookeepers reportedly carried out a standard PCR swab test on the four lions - the same method used on humans - because they are comfortable having close contact with staff.

The animals had been showing upper respiratory symptoms, according to an earlier statement from the zoo. Most symptoms have disappeared other than minor coughing and sneezing.

They are being treated with anti-inflammatory drugs and monitored closely. "The lions were given veterinary care for their mild clinical condition - similar to a very mild flu condition - and [they] responded well," a statement said.

Some of the famous zoo's animals have begun to notice the lack of visitors
Video captionSome of the famous zoo's animals have begun to notice the lack of visitors
It is only the second known case in which large felines have contracted coronavirus.

Staff at Barcelona Zoo contacted colleagues at the Bronx Zoo in the US, where the first known case was recorded in April when four tigers and three lions tested positive for coronavirus.

One of the tigers, Nadia, is believed to be the first known case of an animal becoming infected with Covid-19 in the US.

All of the animals at the Bronx Zoo made a full recovery.

The risk of infection between zoo animals and visitors, meanwhile, is low became of a lack of proximity. "Simply, no one who comes to see [the lions] gets close enough," the Barcelona Zoo statement said.
https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-europe-55229433?__twitter_impression=true

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Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by kolafolabi(m): 8:25pm On Dec 08, 2020
Na wa o.. When human beings are not tested for COVID -19 test,?

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Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by Ezi1993(f): 8:26pm On Dec 08, 2020
Wetin concern lion with corona virus??

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Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by Juanmike(m): 8:26pm On Dec 08, 2020
Another excuse, when Juve wins tonight.

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Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by kennyflames(m): 8:26pm On Dec 08, 2020
This is Funny somehow, undecided

imagine if na Naija.....

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Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by kenzo25(m): 8:26pm On Dec 08, 2020
That’s weird
Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by berrystunn(m): 8:26pm On Dec 08, 2020
And so

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Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by ffo(m): 8:26pm On Dec 08, 2020
The lions need to be isolated and quarantined or killed
Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by STRI1: 8:26pm On Dec 08, 2020
A
Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by hashtagged(m): 8:26pm On Dec 08, 2020
Ok
Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by Loner97(m): 8:26pm On Dec 08, 2020
This virus still day vex ooh
God help us all
Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by Enudapan: 8:27pm On Dec 08, 2020
Nah eh! No qualms
This is so unsophisticated

Seems the lions where not wearing nose masks
Nor maintaining social distancing abi lion or animal distancing

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Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by sannirules(m): 8:27pm On Dec 08, 2020
Lies, lies. Covid-419

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Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by handsomeyinka(m): 8:27pm On Dec 08, 2020
This covid no b joke oo.
Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by oluwasegun007(m): 8:27pm On Dec 08, 2020
Chai....


Since this pandemic started, even with the great havoc it has caused all over the world, I doubt 8f anyone have been tested on my street..

Common lion was tested.
Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by NwaNimo1(m): 8:27pm On Dec 08, 2020
Lion go self isolate as well?

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Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by GloShare(m): 8:28pm On Dec 08, 2020
The male has taken from one and shared with the other two.
Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by Upton: 8:28pm On Dec 08, 2020
Lol. Who did the swab test on the lions abeg? Were the lions conscious or unconscious?

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Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by handsomeyinka(m): 8:28pm On Dec 08, 2020
sannirules:
Lies, lies. Covid-419
Lol..
Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by sammysmiles(m): 8:30pm On Dec 08, 2020
Who else is having issues with nairaland loading on opera mini or is it airtel network

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Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by Nobody: 8:32pm On Dec 08, 2020
okay, the thing reach zoo
Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by aribisala0(m): 8:32pm On Dec 08, 2020
ffo:
The lions need to be isolated and quarantined or killed
Why ?
You need to learn English

They don't need any of that.
Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by georjay(m): 8:32pm On Dec 08, 2020
Juanmike:
Another excuse, when Juve wins tonight.

Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by HerMajestyCares(f): 8:33pm On Dec 08, 2020
grin grin grin grin






As Funny as it May Sound, grin grin




I Hope they Get well Some. grin grin

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Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by ipobarethieves: 8:35pm On Dec 08, 2020
sad To all snake/animals hunters Nairaland branch,we greet una
Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by Chummynoni(m): 8:37pm On Dec 08, 2020
Hoax
Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by tfash96(m): 8:37pm On Dec 08, 2020
Penaldo why now

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Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by millionboi2: 8:37pm On Dec 08, 2020
2020
Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by maclatunji: 8:39pm On Dec 08, 2020
Beware of animals spreading coronavirus in your locality.
Re: Coronavirus: Four Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 At Barcelona Zoo by bluefilm: 8:39pm On Dec 08, 2020
They should put facemasks on those lions immediately.

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