A tiger at New York City’s Bronx Zoo has tested positive for COVID-19, the Wildlife Conservation Society said in a statement.
The tiger, a 4-year-old female Malayan tiger named Nadia, developed a dry cough and a decrease in appetite. She was tested out of an abundance of caution, and the results were confirmed by the USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Iowa, the society said.
https://abc7.com/pets-animals/tiger-at-nyc-zoo-tests-positive-for-covid-19/6079258/
Her sister Azul, two Amur tigers and three African lions also showed coronavirus symptoms, but all of the cats, including Nadia, are expected to recover.
The zoo said the cats were infected by a person caring for them who had COVID-19 but was asymptomatic or had not yet developed symptoms.
“Appropriate preventive measures are now in place for all staff who are caring for them, and the other cats in our four WCS zoos, to prevent further exposure of any other of our zoo cats,” the Wildlife Conservation Society, the parent company of the Bronx Zoo, said in a statement.
It is unknown how the disease develops in big cats. There is also no evidence that animals can infect people with the virus.
Credit: ABC 7
Because of that bitch carol baskin
How about Harambe?
Coronavirus exists because Harambe died ????
I call Bullshit
I call BULLSHIT
Mike Merola was just on the news . No bullshit
Jennifer Nabel well, if it was on the news, it MUST be real!!
How the hell can that happen? Humans, even zookeeper’s aren’t in the cage with the tigers.
BS
We have tests for tigers but not enough for humans?
Joe Amzler ????
Joe Amzler seriously that’s what I said. And what if the test was contaminated. From what I understand it cant jump species.
Joe Amzler it is explained that the tiger was tested because it is of importance to know if this disease can be transmitted from humans to animals and vise versa.
Joe Amzler entirely different test and the animal testing laboratory, Idexx, has been working on the test for pets for the last couple of months. They have tested thousands of pers and have not had a single positive. What you should be angry about is that the animal labs have their shit together enough to be ready should pets start getting sick and the human labs can’t test everyone or get the results back quickly.
This cant be true
Cherie L Cox Atcosta Lol. What the hell do you think feline FIP is ? You know what house cats get? That’s a form of corona virus
WE CANNOT GET TEST BUT A TIGER? WTF
Glenn Ehrhardt did your lip curl when you typed that?
He’s from Brick,that’s the best you’re gonna get…I’m just kidding people,relax.
Glenn Ehrhardt you must be friends with that bitch carol baskins
The short answer, it is an endangered species.
Misty Dakota so are people
Glenn Ehrhardt go to the vet
Michael Carrieri no I’m human I go to the doctor, what’s next put all your pets on respirators?
Glenn Ehrhardt that was my first thought.
Glenn Ehrhardt not sure why you can’t get a test if you have a symptom call your primary they are sending people for test!
Glenn Ehrhardt exactly my thoughts!!!
Damn you Carol!!!
Tony Wiley
Lorraine ????
BS
And you virus geniuses know it’s the same test for Humans? Maybe you too can send your test the USDAs National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Iowa?
Earl Creveling I like animals too but we cant get a test unless we have a fever I for one work as an essential worker around these hacking coughing idiots who dont care so yeah kind of pisses me off I have to wait till I am sick or dying while a tiger gets priority. And that was a stupid remark about the veterinary services. Hope no human you know or family dies from this.
Cindy Doty Heiart stupid comments from people assuming the Veterinary Lab test is the same as Human. Tigers are an endangered species and have been for years. Of course they are going to be a priority. I’m sure no human died because the Tigers took top priority over them at the Veterinary Services Laboratory. ????
You know who’s fault this is, right?
Brian McGillivray Carole F’n Baskin!!
Brian McGillivray
Donna Scanniello-Clayton
This cannot be Good.
The end statement is incorrect and should state humans can pass to animals but let’s scare some more people. SMH
I blame Carole F***ing Baskin
Holy shit, ahahaha I know this is a serious article, but in my head i was like, “the minute i scroll into the comments I know Im gonna see a Carol Baskin Comment.”
Well done sir! HAHAHAHA
Kevin W. RiceKyle AttardiJohnnyChris JanksJenna Marie
Paul Everett Heimall Jr we need to laugh even when the world around us is in chaos ????♀️
Carole baskin gave it to her!!!!
That bitch Carole Baskin!
Horse crap
Oh my…do we really believe this…the test is set up for humans…if this is true…how long have they known that animals can get it???
This is gonna get real crazy if animals get this.
I can just see the madness, dogs and cats filling the streets.
I hope not!
People are nuts!
I don’t believe it! Not at all!
Robyn Anderson
Can anyone say biological weapon…I can
Roger Kroeger nobody wanted to listen to me when I said this 2 months ago…
Roger Kroeger because it isn’t true. No one believes you now either.
Lorraine Marie animals can get it damn
Uh oh!
Michelle Delea
Gee,I wonder how many more of the same joke can get squeezed into here…
Tara Lyn
Its that bitch Carol baskins down in florida
More media lies. More fear mongering. What symptoms would the tiger have had to get the test? Lies lies lies
Brian Bozza the articles have stated what his symptoms were
Brian Bozza EXACTLY!!!!!
Nicole Marie DiMiceli so we are watching tigers now? We are believing everything the media says now why? Cause they never lie? Laughable
Brian Bozza well since this came directly from the Bronx Zoo I would say yes believe them
https://newsroom.wcs.org/News-Releases/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/14010/A-Tiger-at-Bronx-Zoo-Tests-Positive-for-COVID-19-The-Tiger-and-the-Zoos-Other-Cats-Are-Doing-Well-at-This-Time.aspx
Jackie Sue sorry, not buying it. But go ahead if you want to. ????
Jackie Sue its not worth your time. People are very ignorant. Thank you for posting. Be safe ????????
Brian Bozza just curious… is it difficult going through life as stupid as you are? Or are you so stupid you’re just oblivious to it and life is grand? Asking for the rest of humanity… take your time with it. If need be, I can provide pictures and smaller words.
Nicole Marie DiMiceli awe, hurt feelings, here’s your binky
Brian Bozza it’s not just the media reporting it, multiple agencies are reporting it as well including USDA and several Veterinary agencies.
Christine Mellon ok still doesn’t make it this virus exactly. Still doesn’t mean it’s going to get into all animals. Still doesn’t mean it has to be posted 9 millions times on Facebook for maximum exposure. But they test tigers and humans have to wait in line and have a symptom or two first. When did they test the tiger? How long did it take for tests results?
Brian Bozza I agree that it shouldn’t be posted everywhere because it’s going to have a bad effect on pets and as of right now all they know is that we can give it to them. The animal lab, Idexx, has been working on the test for animals for several months and have already tested thousands of dogs and cats, all negative. What should upset everyone is that the animal labs have their shit together enough to be ready should it start to affect pets more and the human labs can’t test everyone and take weeks to get the results back.
Trish Duff
Calling BS!
Don’t believe this
Noreen Caitrin James Heatley
Judy Geagan
What in tarnation????♀️????????
JEFFREY EPSTEIN DIDN’T KILL HIMSELF
Gary J Waters shut….the….fuck….up
Ryan Knust your as cute as crumb bum
Gary J Waters k
Ryan Knust relax yourself
Gary J Waters k
Jean Marie
Robyn Day
Torie Rastelli Carol fucking Baskin probably got her sick. Though that is worrying
Hello!!!! This virus came from an animal!
Melinda-mindy Deeck actually a Harvard University Doctor made it with two Chinese nationals. His name is Dr. Charles Lieber
Josh Graham debunked.
Abe Froman so the department of justice making a press conference and providing evidence is debunked?
Josh Graham no. He was arrested. So were the Chinese. The reasons had nothing to do with corona. THAT parts debunked. Try and keep up man, I know it’s hard.
Oh come on I can’t get tested but a Tiger can. Pays to be a celebrity ????
Kristen carole fuckin baskins!!
I bet it’s Carol Baskins fault. That’s bitch
Animals get Coronavirus, they didn’t say if it was this particular one.
Nancy Carolan they do but its epidermal
So much for telling us animals can’t get it now even more people will dump their pets ????
Linda M Levine Hong Kong agriculture officials concluded that pet dogs and cats couldn’t pass the coronavirus to humans but could test positive if their owners exposed them to the virus.
Bernadette Daisy
You and I understand that but stupid people will dump their pets they already have even before this story broke sadly
I’m hoping this doesn’t stir up people into dumping their dogs and cats in the shelter. Even more than they already do.
Heather Lasky Hong Kong agriculture officials concluded that pet dogs and cats couldn’t pass the coronavirus to humans but could test positive if their owners exposed them to the virus.
That was my first thought, with all the bs news that will probably follow this and mix up the truth. People will be afraid of their pets.
THAT BITCH CAROL BASKIN
Linda Berg Nolan
Brenda Parkenson
Guess he didn’t practice safe distancing
Seriously ???? we’re tests tigers???
Things that make you go hum?
What about humans if cats get we are doomed
Paul J. Hansen Hong Kong agriculture officials concluded that pet dogs and cats couldn’t pass the coronavirus to humans but could test positive if their owners exposed them to the virus.
Can we blame this on Lakewood, like we do everything else?
Paul Rappaport yes
Abe Froman Thanks for proving my point Genius ????♂️
Paul Rappaport you have no point. 100% troll comment countered with the same. Sorry you’re stupid.
Tom Rogue it was that bitch Carol Baskin
????????????
Animals get a different form that we cannot catch is what I have read
Jon
I’m social distancing myself from the next tiger I see.
They growl and people are afraid they will eat them for dinner!! Lol
I don’t believe it????
What about cougars?
Poor babies ????
bullshit…
I call BS!!!!
Nicholas Heath Kinsman
Damn tiger King
It’s in NY, sooooo
Daniel
I hear ya
TMZ, bullshit
Hong Kong agriculture officials concluded that pet dogs and cats couldn’t pass the coronavirus to humans but could test positive if their owners exposed them to the virus.
Katy
Seriously ? It states that no know pet in the US has been reported. So why only 4 big cats in a zoo. Sounds phony to me
How did anyone get close enough for the tiger to catch it? ????
Fucking Carol Baskin!
Still waiting for a test to be available for me.
Donna Boyne where do you live ? There are drive through here for testing
I’m in ocean county nj. you can only get a test with a dr.s prescription and they are giving any out..
Kristen Henninger Holland
Danni Savage
Jenn Frey yea i heard ☹️
Have they tested any of the horses at Yonkers Raceway???
????
I think it’s fake news
i hope so
True but they need to be testing humans
Carolann Costagliola https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAAPHIS/bulletins/285036f#.XopScp6WpjY.facebook
TRUE : https://api.nationalgeographic.com/distribution/public/amp/animals/2020/04/tiger-coronavirus-covid19-positive-test-bronx-zoo
Kevin Gavan
Were they feeding the tiger meat from China ?
Carol fucking baskin.
Different strain
Donna Wileman Castellani no its not.
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAAPHIS/bulletins/285036f#.XopScp6WpjY.facebook
Did he eat a bat too?
Caitlin McDonald
Kaidee Krysiak
I wonder Who the Big Cat ate?
Kelley Cover
????????
People are ignorant and stupid! Next you will hear of all of the animals being dumped….????
People cannot get this virus from their pets.
Interesting…… right after the tiger king craze hmmmmmm I call Bull shit
How ?????
Very sad!
Carol Baskin did it!
Briana Sicoli HA
Didnt think animals could get it
find this hard to believe. not enough test kits for people so now they have enough for animals………
You people have no compassion for anything . You are selfish and it is showing for the whole world to see with your nasty comments .