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Gorilla at Little Rock Zoo tests positive for COVID-19
by: Brandon Ringo
Posted: Sep 7, 2023 / 06:39 PM CDT
Updated: Sep 7, 2023 / 06:40 PM CDT
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the Little Rock Zoo said that its silverback gorilla has tested positive for COVID-19.
In a post on Instagram, a zoo representative stated that earlier this week silverback gorilla Kivu began showing mild symptoms, such as eating only preferred foods and showing signs of lethargy along with some coughing.
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Kivu will continue on supportive care as staff work to monitor him and has received two animal versions of the COVID-19 vaccine, the representative stated.
https://www.kark.com/news/health/coronavirus/gorilla-at-little-rock-zoo-tests-positive-for-covid-19/
Little Rock Zoo gorilla Kivu tests positive for COVID
The Little Rock Zoo confirmed that Kivu, their silverback gorilla, tested positive for COVID-19 after displaying mild symptoms earlier this week.
Author: THV11 Digital
Published: 2:12 PM CDT September 7, 2023
Updated: 2:12 PM CDT September 7, 2023
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Kivu will continue to be monitored, and those working closely with him will be isolated from guests. Additionally, staff will continue wearing masks when working with the great ape species....
https://www.thv11.com/article/news/...id-19/91-daeade7b-3094-4376-8b0d-9ab47db959ae
by: Brandon Ringo
Posted: Sep 7, 2023 / 06:39 PM CDT
Updated: Sep 7, 2023 / 06:40 PM CDT
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the Little Rock Zoo said that its silverback gorilla has tested positive for COVID-19.
In a post on Instagram, a zoo representative stated that earlier this week silverback gorilla Kivu began showing mild symptoms, such as eating only preferred foods and showing signs of lethargy along with some coughing.
...
Kivu will continue on supportive care as staff work to monitor him and has received two animal versions of the COVID-19 vaccine, the representative stated.
https://www.kark.com/news/health/coronavirus/gorilla-at-little-rock-zoo-tests-positive-for-covid-19/
Little Rock Zoo gorilla Kivu tests positive for COVID
The Little Rock Zoo confirmed that Kivu, their silverback gorilla, tested positive for COVID-19 after displaying mild symptoms earlier this week.
Author: THV11 Digital
Published: 2:12 PM CDT September 7, 2023
Updated: 2:12 PM CDT September 7, 2023
...
Kivu will continue to be monitored, and those working closely with him will be isolated from guests. Additionally, staff will continue wearing masks when working with the great ape species....
https://www.thv11.com/article/news/...id-19/91-daeade7b-3094-4376-8b0d-9ab47db959ae