<p>African lions at the Singapore Zoo have fully recovered from Covid-19 and will be exhibited to public from Saturday, a senior official of the wildlife group that manages the zoo said on Friday.</p>.<p>Five African lions and nine Asiatic lions at the Singapore Zoo were isolated in two separate groups as a result of the infections. The Asiatic lion exhibit was closed on November 7, while the African lion exhibit was closed on November 9.</p>.<p>"The lions have fully recovered after testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 on November 9, 2021. As a precaution, the whole lion pride had been quarantined and closely monitored by our veterinarians and animal care team," said a spokesperson of the Mandai Wildlife Group.</p>.<p>"The Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) lifted the isolation order on the African lions on November 23, 2021, as the lions no longer showed any symptoms,” the <em>Channel News Asia</em> quoted the spokesperson as saying.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/uk-sounds-alarm-over-worst-ever-covid-19-variant-1054706.html" target="_blank">UK sounds alarm over 'worst-ever' Covid-19 variant</a></strong></p>.<p>The Night Safari’s Asiatic lions are still in isolation though, as they continue to show mild symptoms of Covid-19. However, they are all “bright, alert and recovering well”, said the spokesperson.</p>.<p>“The animal care and veterinary teams continue to provide them with the necessary care and ensure they stay well-hydrated,” said the official.</p>.<p>No other species have been observed exhibiting symptoms of the virus, the spokesperson said, adding that all Mandai Wildlife Group keepers who tested positive for Covid-19 have also recovered and are back at work, the report said.</p>.<p>AVS reported on November 9 that four Asiatic lions at the Night Safari had tested positive for Covid-19 after being exposed to infected staff from Mandai Wildlife Group. A day later, it said that an African lion at the Singapore Zoo had also tested positive.</p>.<p>All the lions in the two prides were considered Covid-19-positive after these infections were detected. Not every lion was tested.</p>.<p>A total of nine Asiatic lions at the Night Safari and five African lions at the Singapore Zoo were isolated in two separate groups as a result of the infections. The Asiatic lion exhibit was closed on November 7, while the African lion exhibit was closed on November 9.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>African lions at the Singapore Zoo have fully recovered from Covid-19 and will be exhibited to public from Saturday, a senior official of the wildlife group that manages the zoo said on Friday.</p>.<p>Five African lions and nine Asiatic lions at the Singapore Zoo were isolated in two separate groups as a result of the infections. The Asiatic lion exhibit was closed on November 7, while the African lion exhibit was closed on November 9.</p>.<p>"The lions have fully recovered after testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 on November 9, 2021. As a precaution, the whole lion pride had been quarantined and closely monitored by our veterinarians and animal care team," said a spokesperson of the Mandai Wildlife Group.</p>.<p>"The Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) lifted the isolation order on the African lions on November 23, 2021, as the lions no longer showed any symptoms,” the <em>Channel News Asia</em> quoted the spokesperson as saying.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/uk-sounds-alarm-over-worst-ever-covid-19-variant-1054706.html" target="_blank">UK sounds alarm over 'worst-ever' Covid-19 variant</a></strong></p>.<p>The Night Safari’s Asiatic lions are still in isolation though, as they continue to show mild symptoms of Covid-19. However, they are all “bright, alert and recovering well”, said the spokesperson.</p>.<p>“The animal care and veterinary teams continue to provide them with the necessary care and ensure they stay well-hydrated,” said the official.</p>.<p>No other species have been observed exhibiting symptoms of the virus, the spokesperson said, adding that all Mandai Wildlife Group keepers who tested positive for Covid-19 have also recovered and are back at work, the report said.</p>.<p>AVS reported on November 9 that four Asiatic lions at the Night Safari had tested positive for Covid-19 after being exposed to infected staff from Mandai Wildlife Group. A day later, it said that an African lion at the Singapore Zoo had also tested positive.</p>.<p>All the lions in the two prides were considered Covid-19-positive after these infections were detected. Not every lion was tested.</p>.<p>A total of nine Asiatic lions at the Night Safari and five African lions at the Singapore Zoo were isolated in two separate groups as a result of the infections. The Asiatic lion exhibit was closed on November 7, while the African lion exhibit was closed on November 9.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>