USA: Otters at Georgia Aquarium test positive for Covid-19

Otters at Georgia Aquarium in the USA’s Atlanta city have tested positive for Covid-19. They are expected to recover completely.

Otters at Georgia Aquarium in the USA’s Atlanta city have tested positive for Covid-19, according to a statement by the aquarium on Facebook. The carnivorous mammals are doing well and are expected to recover completely, an NBC news report said. Our Asian small-clawed otters have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. They showed mild symptoms: sneezing, runny noses, lethargy, & coughing. We’re happy to report they’re doing well & expected to recover. They’re off exhibit & being cared for. pic.twitter.com/Ig34EoZSvK "They began exhibiting mild respiratory symptoms such as sneezing, runny noses and mild lethargy, and some began coughing,” the aquarium stated.