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Gorilla, two lions have virus at Czech zoo

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Several animals at Prague Zoo have caught the coronavirus, its director says.
Camera IconSeveral animals at Prague Zoo have caught the coronavirus, its director says.

A gorilla and two lions have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Prague Zoo, which is closed amid lockdown restrictions in the country.

"Lions Jamvan and Suchi and male gorilla Richard tested positive today. Their symptoms have been mild so far. The lions have a cold and cough. Richard is tired and lost his appetite," director Miroslav Bobek said on his Facebook account.

The animals were mostly likely infected by staff and other animals will be tested, Bobek said.

Prague Zoo was in touch with other zoos that have registered COVID-19 cases.

The Czech Republic has faced a renewed surge in COVID-19 cases that has pushed its infection rate among the highest in the world on a per capita basis.

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