6 lions, 3 tigers treated for COVID-19 at National Zoo

The Smithsonian's National Zoo successful Washington, D.C. announced six African lions, a Sumatran tiger, and 2 Amur tigers tested presumptive affirmative for the microorganism that causes COVID-19.

The animals' symptoms included decreased appetites, coughing, sneezing, and lethargy, the zoo said.

The zoo inactive doesn't cognize however the animals contracted the virus.

"While it is imaginable the corruption was transmitted by an asymptomatic carrier, it has been modular signifier for each carnal attraction unit and indispensable unit to disguise indoors successful each nationalist and non-public areas," the zoo said successful a statement.

The animals are being treated with assorted drugs including antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and anti-nausea medication.