African lions at Singapore Zoo recover from COVID-19

November 26, 2021 15:30

African lions at the Singapore Zoo have fully recovered from COVID-19 and will be exhibited to public from Saturday, a senior official of the wildlife group that manages the zoo said on Friday.

Five African lions and nine Asiatic lions at the Singapore Zoo were isolated in two separate groups as a result of the infections.

The Asiatic lion exhibit was closed on November 7, while the African lion exhibit was closed on November 9.

"The lions have fully recovered after testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 on November 9, 2021. As a precaution, the whole lion pride had been quarantined and closely monitored by our veterinarians and animal care team," said a spokesperson of the Mandai Wildlife Group.

"The Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) lifted the isolation order on the African lions on November 23, 2021, as the lions no longer showed any symptoms," the Channel News Asia quoted the spokesperson as saying.

The Night Safari's Asiatic lions are still in isolation though, as they continue to show mild symptoms of COVID-19. However, they are all bright, alert and recovering well, said the spokesperson. The animal care and veterinary teams continue to provide them with the necessary care and ensure they stay well-hydrated, said the official. -- PTI

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