Coronavirus | Zoos closed in Himachal, Punjab, alert sounded
The Hindu
Decision follows infection in lions at Hyderabad zoo
All zoos and wildlife sanctuaries in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab have been closed as a precautionary measure after eight Asiatic lions at a Hyderabad Zoo were recently tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19). The zoos and wildlife sanctuaries have been closed to visitors to avoid external contact and an alert has been sounded to keep a vigil on animals. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (wildlife) Archana Sharma told The Hindu on Friday that the department has decided to shut the zoos and aviaries for visitors across the State. The key zoos and aviaries include Himalayan Nature Park at Kufri and Himalayan Bird Park in Shimla besides Dhauladhar Nature Park at Gopalpur in district Kangra.More Related News