Two Lions Die After Infection With Coronavirus in Japan - March 9, 2023

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

16:01 JST, March 9, 2023

Two lions have died after contracting the novel coronavirus at Adventure World, a theme park in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, the facility announced Thursday.

This is believed to be the first case of infection among zoo animals in Japan.

According to the park, the two lions were infected in early January. The 19-year-old male died on Jan. 9 and the 21-year-old female three days later. The direct cause of death was pneumonia, but specimens sent to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases tested positive for the virus.
..The eight other lions at the facility showed symptoms such as coughing,....https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/soci...0230309-96176/

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Please see:

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I saw this one yesterday but did not believe it. It mentions 2 lions and 8 dogs

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Translation Google

About death by new coronavirus infection of two lions

Thursday, March 09, 2023

We would like to inform you that two lions raised at Adventure World (Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture) were infected with the new coronavirus in early January 2023 and unfortunately died. (First: Male, 19 years old, died on January 9, 2023 Second: Female, 21 years old, died on January 12). Eight other lions had coughing symptoms but are now recovering.
　The two that died were elderly and had underlying diseases, and it is believed that they developed pneumonia after being infected. At the same time, an infected person in charge of keeping lions was confirmed, so it is presumed that the person in charge of breeding infected the lions.
　No other animals are currently showing symptoms. We will continue to monitor the condition of the animals and continue to take measures to prevent infection.
　The park will be open as usual, and the lions will be open to the public at Safari World.

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