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Snow leopard tests positive for COVID-19; zookeeper may have spread virus
Read full article: Snow leopard tests positive for COVID-19; zookeeper may have spread virusThis time, a snow leopard at the Louisville Zoo. COVID-19 has been confirmed in one female snow leopard there, although two male leopards appear to have symptoms. It’s likely a zookeeper who was asymptomatic accidentally spread the virus, despite taking precautions. In total, six species have been affected, though none of the big cats has been seriously ill. While some animals can catch the virus, the risk of animals spreading it to humans is considered to be very low.