The samples were sent for testing after both the lions were found to have high temperatures.
Authorities added that the pair were in stable condition. They have been kept in self-isolation with their health being monitored regularly.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change had previously stated that based on experience with other zoo animals who had also tested positive for Covid-19 across the globe, there is “no factual evidence that animals can transmit the disease to humans any further.
The Etawah Safari park has been closed to visitors due to the rise in Covid-19 cases…
