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Snow leopard at San Diego Zoo suspected of having COVID-19, results pending

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SAN DIEGO - San Diego Zoo officials suspect an unvaccinated male snow leopard has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a press release.

Zookeepers said they noticed the animal had a cough and nasal discharge earlier this week. They collected fecal samples, which confirmed the presence of the coronavirus.

The California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System also received a sample and confirmed the presence of the coronavirus.

However, results from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and National Veterinary Services Laboratories are still pending. RELATED: COVID vaccine for zoo animals in WisconsinWildlife officials said the leopard is doing well and has shown no additional symptoms.

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