Coverage dated November 5, 2021

Denver zoo hyenas are first in world to test positive for COVID-19

Headline from News Center Maine

Zoo staff said the hyenas are experiencing mild symptoms.

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The Brunswick News
Denver Zoo reports world's first coronavirus cases in hyenas (opens The Brunswick News)
Published Nov 5, 2021
The Brunswick News's feed description
DENVER (AP) — Two hyenas at the Denver Zoo have tested positive for the coronavirus, the first confirmed cases among the animals worldwide, a national veterinary lab announced Friday.
The Guardian
Hyenas at Denver zoo catch Covid in world first (opens The Guardian)
Published Nov 5, 2021
The Guardian's feed description
Pair aged 22 and 23 expected to make full recovery, as 11 lions and two tigers at the zoo also test positive
News Center Maine
Denver zoo hyenas are first in world to test positive for COVID-19 (opens News Center Maine)
Published Nov 5, 2021
News Center Maine's feed description
Zoo staff said the hyenas are experiencing mild symptoms.
Deutsche Welle
Coronavirus: Denver Zoo records first known COVID cases in hyenas | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Nov 5, 2021
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Samples from various animals at the zoo were tested after several lions fell ill. The two infected hyenas are believed to be the first in the world to contract COVID-19.
The Hill
Hyenas at Denver Zoo test positive for COVID-19 (opens The Hill)
Published Nov 5, 2021
The Hill's feed description
Two hyenas at the Denver Zoo have tested positive for COVID-19, marking the first case in the animal worldwide.

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