Health & Fitness
Pittsburgh Zoo Tigers Contract COVID-19
Two Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Tigers have been diagnosed with the coronavirus.
PITTSBURGH, PA — Two tigers at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium have tested positive for COVID-19.
The tigers started displaying signs such as occasional coughing but have otherwise been in good condition. They are expected to fully recover.
The tigers likely were exposed to the virus by an asymptomatic zoo employee, the zoo stated in a news release.
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