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Calculated Shard: 145 (from laksa188)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa145.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://mustsharenews.com/lions-covid-19/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://mustsharenews.com/lions-covid-19/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/lions-covid-19\/","crawl_time":1774601177,"first_indexed_time":1636465786,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,mustsharenews!\/lions-covid-19\/ s443","src_root_hash":"3049476149552763345","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Night Safari Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 After PCR Tests In Singapore","meta_descriptions":["4 Night Safari lions have tested positive for Covid-19 on 9 Nov. AVS confirmed that 14 lions remain in isolation as they monitor their health."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"The Covid-19 pandemic has made its mark on mankind, but stories of the virus affecting animals have surfaced in Hong Kong – like this\ncase of a possible infection of a dog\n.\nCloser to home, 4 lions have tested positive for Covid-19 in Singapore. They are currently housed at our Night Safari in Mandai, confirmed the\nAnimal & Veterinary Service\n(AVS) on Tuesday (9 Nov).\nImage is for illustration purposes only\nSource\nHere’s what we know of the case so far.\nLions caught Covid-19 virus after exposure to infected staff\nOn Tuesday (9 Nov), AVS announced that 4 lions residing in\nSingapore’s Night Safari\nhad tested positive for Covid-19.\nThe species of lions are Asiatic lions, and they had each undergone a\nPCR test,\nsubsequently testing positive for\nSARS-CoV-2\n, reported\nCNA\n.\nImage is for illustration purposes only\nSource\nIt’s believed that the lions had caught the virus after being exposed to staff from Mandai Wildlife Group who were Covid-19 positive.\n14 lions kept in isolation in their dens\nIn total, 14 lions will be housed in their “respective dens” in isolation. Their breeds are as follows:\n5 African lions\n9 Asiatic lions\nFurther testing will be conducted for animals who show “signs of sickness”, including 4 Asiatic lions & 1 African lion that “displayed symptoms”, reported\nThe Straits Times\n.\nAsiatic lions have gotten Covid-19 in India before\nFor context, this isn’t the first time Asiatic lions have tested positive for Covid-19.\nBack in May 2021, it was reported that 8 lions of this particular breed were “exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms” in Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park, according to\nDNAIndia\n.\nIn Jun 2021, an\n11-year-old Sri Lankan lion named Thor\nalso tested positive for Covid-19 and its country sought help from India’s authorities for treatment.\nTo conduct a PCR test, staff used “bait coated with cotton wool” to lure Thor to bite it. Following which, they collected the “saliva-soaked” wool samples for analysis in the lab, reported\nMongaBay\n.\nWe wish the staff & lions a swift recovery\nAVS and Mandai Wildlife Group will continue to monitor the situation involving their staff and animals to curb the spread of the virus.\nWe wish the staff and animal residents over at the Night Safari a swift recovery and hope that the situation will remain under control.\nHave news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at \nnews@mustsharenews.com\n.\nFeatured image adapted from\nExpat Living\n.","attrs_markdown":"![](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=1213643350275810&ev=PageView&noscript=1)\n\n## [![MS News – Independent News For Singaporeans](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/)\n- [Latest News](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/category\/latest-news\/)\n- [Singapore](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/category\/singapore\/)\n  - [Community](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/category\/singapore\/community\/)\n  - [Crime](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/category\/singapore\/crime\/)\n  - [Education](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/category\/singapore\/education\/)\n  - [Environment](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/category\/singapore\/environment\/)\n  - [Finance](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/category\/singapore\/finance\/)\n  - [General Elections](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/category\/singapore\/general-elections\/)\n  - 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[MS Mysteries](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/category\/ms-originals\/ms-mysteries\/)\n  - [MS Polls](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/category\/ms-originals\/ms-polls\/)\n  - [MS Unsolved](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/category\/ms-originals\/ms-unsolved\/)\n- [Videos](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/category\/videos\/)\n\n1,336\n\nShares\n\n# Night Safari Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 After PCR Tests, AVS Will Monitor Their Health\n[![](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cover-pic.jpg)](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/lions-covid-19\/)\n\n[Latest News](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/category\/latest-news\/ \"View all posts in Latest News\") [MS Originals](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/category\/ms-originals\/ \"View all posts in MS Originals\") [Singapore](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/category\/singapore\/ \"View all posts in Singapore\")   This article is more than 4 years old\n\nThe lions had caught Covid-19 from staff who tested positive.\n\nBy [The Must Share News Team](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/author\/mustsharenews\/ \"Posts by The Must Share News Team\")   - 9 Nov 2021, 9:49 pm\n***\n\n[**Follow us on Whatsapp** for the latest updates](https:\/\/tsl.to\/whatsapp\/msn)   [**Follow us on Telegram** for the latest updates](https:\/\/tsl.to\/telegram\/msn)\n\n## 4 Night Safari Lions Test Positive For Covid-19\nThe Covid-19 pandemic has made its mark on mankind, but stories of the virus affecting animals have surfaced in Hong Kong – like this [case of a possible infection of a dog](https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2020-03-19\/second-dog-in-hong-kong-tests-positive-for-covid-19-virus).\n\nCloser to home, 4 lions have tested positive for Covid-19 in Singapore. They are currently housed at our Night Safari in Mandai, confirmed the [Animal & Veterinary Service](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/pet-welfare-group-spf\/) (AVS) on Tuesday (9 Nov).\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)*Image is for illustration purposes only*  \n [Source](https:\/\/www.mandai.com\/en\/singapore-zoo\/animals-and-zones\/lion.html)\n\nHere’s what we know of the case so far.\n\n### Lions caught Covid-19 virus after exposure to infected staff\nOn Tuesday (9 Nov), AVS announced that 4 lions residing in [Singapore’s Night Safari](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/night-safari-discount\/) had tested positive for Covid-19.\n\nThe species of lions are Asiatic lions, and they had each undergone a [PCR test,](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/traciex-covid-19-breath-test\/) subsequently testing positive for [SARS-CoV-2](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/mu-variant-covid-19\/), reported [CNA](https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/singapore\/4-lions-night-safari-test-positive-covid-19-after-exposure-infected-staff-2301576).\n\n![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)*Image is for illustration purposes only*  \n [Source](https:\/\/www.mandai.com\/en\/singapore-zoo\/animals-and-zones\/lion.html)\n\nIt’s believed that the lions had caught the virus after being exposed to staff from Mandai Wildlife Group who were Covid-19 positive.\n\n### 14 lions kept in isolation in their dens\nIn total, 14 lions will be housed in their “respective dens” in isolation. Their breeds are as follows:\n\n- 5 African lions\n- 9 Asiatic lions\n\nFurther testing will be conducted for animals who show “signs of sickness”, including 4 Asiatic lions & 1 African lion that “displayed symptoms”, reported [The Straits Times](https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/four-asiatic-lions-at-night-safari-test-positive-for-covid-19).\n\n### Asiatic lions have gotten Covid-19 in India before\nFor context, this isn’t the first time Asiatic lions have tested positive for Covid-19.\n\nBack in May 2021, it was reported that 8 lions of this particular breed were “exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms” in Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park, according to [DNAIndia](https:\/\/www.dnaindia.com\/india\/report-in-a-first-eight-lions-test-covid-19-positive-in-india-2888852).\n\nIn Jun 2021, an [11-year-old Sri Lankan lion named Thor](https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/world-news\/sri-lanka-seeks-india-s-help-after-lion-tests-covid-19-positive-101624024650399.html) also tested positive for Covid-19 and its country sought help from India’s authorities for treatment.\n\nTo conduct a PCR test, staff used “bait coated with cotton wool” to lure Thor to bite it. Following which, they collected the “saliva-soaked” wool samples for analysis in the lab, reported [MongaBay](https:\/\/news.mongabay.com\/2021\/06\/sri-lanka-zoo-lion-contracts-covid-19-as-reports-of-animal-infections-rise\/).\n\n### We wish the staff & lions a swift recovery\nAVS and Mandai Wildlife Group will continue to monitor the situation involving their staff and animals to curb the spread of the virus.\n\nWe wish the staff and animal residents over at the Night Safari a swift recovery and hope that the situation will remain under control.\n\n*Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at [news@mustsharenews.com](mailto:news@mustsharenews.com).*\n\n*Featured image adapted from [Expat Living](https:\/\/expatliving.sg\/date-night-ideas-in-singapore-night-safari\/).*\n\n1,336\n\nShares\n\n- Related Articles\n- More From Author\n\n[![child safety net](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/child-safety-net-324x160.jpg)](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/child-falling-onto-safety-net-airport\/)\n\n8 minutes ago\n\n## [7-year-old boy rescued after falling onto safety net at Taiwan airport](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/child-falling-onto-safety-net-airport\/)\n\n[![lorry driver dead](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lorry-driver-dies-324x160.jpg)](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/lorry-driver-dead-petrol-station\/)\n\n30 minutes ago\n\n## [Lorry driver in Thailand found dead after waiting for over 10 hours to refuel at petrol station](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/lorry-driver-dead-petrol-station\/)\n\n[![MP Baey Yam Keng helps man whose partner was detained by ICA](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GEROME-Featured-Images-2026-03-27T124445.680-324x160.jpg)](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/baey-yam-keng-ica\/)\n\n1 hour ago\n\n## [Baey Yam Keng helps couple overcome ICA hurdles, now married with baby on the way](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/baey-yam-keng-ica\/)\n\n[![accidents sleep disorder](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/accidents-sleep-disorder-324x160.jpg)](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/car-accidents-sleep-disorder\/)\n\n2 hours ago\n\n## [Man in China gets into 3 car accidents in a year, later diagnosed with sleep disorder](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/car-accidents-sleep-disorder\/)\n\n[![parliament economic](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-02-163358-324x160.png)](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/dpm-gan-energy-prices-economy\/)\n\n4 weeks ago\n\n## [DPM Gan Kim Yong warns Middle East conflict could drive up energy prices & affect S’pore’s growth](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/dpm-gan-energy-prices-economy\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/najib-supporters-featured-324x160.png)](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/najib-house-arrest\/)\n\n3 months ago\n\n## [‘Free Bossku’: Najib supporters in tears after M’sia High Court rejects former PM’s bid for house arrest](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/najib-house-arrest\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/71-year-old-woman-suffers-fractured-jaw-after-PMD-rider-allegedly-knocks-her-down-at-Pasir-Ris-Mall-324x160.png)](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/triple-fractured-jaw-pmd\/)\n\n3 months ago\n\n## [71-year-old woman suffers fractured jaw after PMD rider allegedly knocks her down at Pasir Ris Mall](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/triple-fractured-jaw-pmd\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bryans-featured-images116-324x160.jpg)](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/bankruptcy-cases-malaysia\/)\n\n3 months ago\n\n## [18 bankruptcy cases reported daily in M’sia in 2025, 60% of cases involve M’sians under 30](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/bankruptcy-cases-malaysia\/)\n\n## Trending Stories\n- [![7 dogs in China travel around 17km to return home together after escaping from dog thief](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/stolen-dogs-return-home\/ \"7 dogs in China travel around 17km to return home together after escaping from dog thief\")\n  \n  5 days ago\n  \n  ## 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They are currently housed at our Night Safari in Mandai, confirmed the [Animal & Veterinary Service](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/pet-welfare-group-spf\/) (AVS) on Tuesday (9 Nov).\n\n![](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/lion-2.jpg)*Image is for illustration purposes only*  \n [Source](https:\/\/www.mandai.com\/en\/singapore-zoo\/animals-and-zones\/lion.html)\n\nHere’s what we know of the case so far.\n\n### Lions caught Covid-19 virus after exposure to infected staff\nOn Tuesday (9 Nov), AVS announced that 4 lions residing in [Singapore’s Night Safari](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/night-safari-discount\/) had tested positive for Covid-19.\n\nThe species of lions are Asiatic lions, and they had each undergone a [PCR test,](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/traciex-covid-19-breath-test\/) subsequently testing positive for [SARS-CoV-2](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/mu-variant-covid-19\/), reported [CNA](https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/singapore\/4-lions-night-safari-test-positive-covid-19-after-exposure-infected-staff-2301576).\n\n![](https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/lion.jpg)*Image is for illustration purposes only*  \n [Source](https:\/\/www.mandai.com\/en\/singapore-zoo\/animals-and-zones\/lion.html)\n\nIt’s believed that the lions had caught the virus after being exposed to staff from Mandai Wildlife Group who were Covid-19 positive.\n\n### 14 lions kept in isolation in their dens\nIn total, 14 lions will be housed in their “respective dens” in isolation. Their breeds are as follows:\n\n- 5 African lions\n- 9 Asiatic lions\n\nFurther testing will be conducted for animals who show “signs of sickness”, including 4 Asiatic lions & 1 African lion that “displayed symptoms”, reported [The Straits Times](https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/four-asiatic-lions-at-night-safari-test-positive-for-covid-19).\n\n### Asiatic lions have gotten Covid-19 in India before\nFor context, this isn’t the first time Asiatic lions have tested positive for Covid-19.\n\nBack in May 2021, it was reported that 8 lions of this particular breed were “exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms” in Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park, according to [DNAIndia](https:\/\/www.dnaindia.com\/india\/report-in-a-first-eight-lions-test-covid-19-positive-in-india-2888852).\n\nIn Jun 2021, an [11-year-old Sri Lankan lion named Thor](https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/world-news\/sri-lanka-seeks-india-s-help-after-lion-tests-covid-19-positive-101624024650399.html) also tested positive for Covid-19 and its country sought help from India’s authorities for treatment.\n\nTo conduct a PCR test, staff used “bait coated with cotton wool” to lure Thor to bite it. 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Boilerpipe Text	The Covid-19 pandemic has made its mark on mankind, but stories of the virus affecting animals have surfaced in Hong Kong – like this case of a possible infection of a dog . Closer to home, 4 lions have tested positive for Covid-19 in Singapore. They are currently housed at our Night Safari in Mandai, confirmed the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) on Tuesday (9 Nov). Image is for illustration purposes only Source Here’s what we know of the case so far. Lions caught Covid-19 virus after exposure to infected staff On Tuesday (9 Nov), AVS announced that 4 lions residing in Singapore’s Night Safari had tested positive for Covid-19. The species of lions are Asiatic lions, and they had each undergone a PCR test, subsequently testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 , reported CNA . Image is for illustration purposes only Source It’s believed that the lions had caught the virus after being exposed to staff from Mandai Wildlife Group who were Covid-19 positive. 14 lions kept in isolation in their dens In total, 14 lions will be housed in their “respective dens” in isolation. Their breeds are as follows: 5 African lions 9 Asiatic lions Further testing will be conducted for animals who show “signs of sickness”, including 4 Asiatic lions & 1 African lion that “displayed symptoms”, reported The Straits Times . Asiatic lions have gotten Covid-19 in India before For context, this isn’t the first time Asiatic lions have tested positive for Covid-19. Back in May 2021, it was reported that 8 lions of this particular breed were “exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms” in Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park, according to DNAIndia . In Jun 2021, an 11-year-old Sri Lankan lion named Thor also tested positive for Covid-19 and its country sought help from India’s authorities for treatment. To conduct a PCR test, staff used “bait coated with cotton wool” to lure Thor to bite it. Following which, they collected the “saliva-soaked” wool samples for analysis in the lab, reported MongaBay . We wish the staff & lions a swift recovery AVS and Mandai Wildlife Group will continue to monitor the situation involving their staff and animals to curb the spread of the virus. We wish the staff and animal residents over at the Night Safari a swift recovery and hope that the situation will remain under control. Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at news@mustsharenews.com . Featured image adapted from Expat Living .
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[Videos](https://mustsharenews.com/category/videos/) 1,336 Shares # Night Safari Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 After PCR Tests, AVS Will Monitor Their Health [![](https://mustsharenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cover-pic.jpg)](https://mustsharenews.com/lions-covid-19/) [Latest News](https://mustsharenews.com/category/latest-news/ "View all posts in Latest News") [MS Originals](https://mustsharenews.com/category/ms-originals/ "View all posts in MS Originals") [Singapore](https://mustsharenews.com/category/singapore/ "View all posts in Singapore") This article is more than 4 years old The lions had caught Covid-19 from staff who tested positive. By [The Must Share News Team](https://mustsharenews.com/author/mustsharenews/ "Posts by The Must Share News Team") - 9 Nov 2021, 9:49 pm * [Follow us on Whatsapp for the latest updates](https://tsl.to/whatsapp/msn) [Follow us on Telegram** for the latest updates](https://tsl.to/telegram/msn) ## 4 Night Safari Lions Test Positive For Covid-19 The Covid-19 pandemic has made its mark on mankind, but stories of the virus affecting animals have surfaced in Hong Kong – like this [case of a possible infection of a dog](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-19/second-dog-in-hong-kong-tests-positive-for-covid-19-virus). Closer to home, 4 lions have tested positive for Covid-19 in Singapore. They are currently housed at our Night Safari in Mandai, confirmed the [Animal & Veterinary Service](https://mustsharenews.com/pet-welfare-group-spf/) (AVS) on Tuesday (9 Nov). ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)Image is for illustration purposes only [Source](https://www.mandai.com/en/singapore-zoo/animals-and-zones/lion.html) Here’s what we know of the case so far. ### Lions caught Covid-19 virus after exposure to infected staff On Tuesday (9 Nov), AVS announced that 4 lions residing in [Singapore’s Night Safari](https://mustsharenews.com/night-safari-discount/) had tested positive for Covid-19. The species of lions are Asiatic lions, and they had each undergone a [PCR test,](https://mustsharenews.com/traciex-covid-19-breath-test/) subsequently testing positive for [SARS-CoV-2](https://mustsharenews.com/mu-variant-covid-19/), reported [CNA](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/4-lions-night-safari-test-positive-covid-19-after-exposure-infected-staff-2301576). ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)Image is for illustration purposes only [Source](https://www.mandai.com/en/singapore-zoo/animals-and-zones/lion.html) It’s believed that the lions had caught the virus after being exposed to staff from Mandai Wildlife Group who were Covid-19 positive. ### 14 lions kept in isolation in their dens In total, 14 lions will be housed in their “respective dens” in isolation. Their breeds are as follows: - 5 African lions - 9 Asiatic lions Further testing will be conducted for animals who show “signs of sickness”, including 4 Asiatic lions & 1 African lion that “displayed symptoms”, reported [The Straits Times](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/four-asiatic-lions-at-night-safari-test-positive-for-covid-19). ### Asiatic lions have gotten Covid-19 in India before For context, this isn’t the first time Asiatic lions have tested positive for Covid-19. Back in May 2021, it was reported that 8 lions of this particular breed were “exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms” in Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park, according to [DNAIndia](https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-in-a-first-eight-lions-test-covid-19-positive-in-india-2888852). In Jun 2021, an [11-year-old Sri Lankan lion named Thor](https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/sri-lanka-seeks-india-s-help-after-lion-tests-covid-19-positive-101624024650399.html) also tested positive for Covid-19 and its country sought help from India’s authorities for treatment. To conduct a PCR test, staff used “bait coated with cotton wool” to lure Thor to bite it. Following which, they collected the “saliva-soaked” wool samples for analysis in the lab, reported [MongaBay](https://news.mongabay.com/2021/06/sri-lanka-zoo-lion-contracts-covid-19-as-reports-of-animal-infections-rise/). ### We wish the staff & lions a swift recovery AVS and Mandai Wildlife Group will continue to monitor the situation involving their staff and animals to curb the spread of the virus. We wish the staff and animal residents over at the Night Safari a swift recovery and hope that the situation will remain under control. Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at [news@mustsharenews.com](mailto:news@mustsharenews.com). 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Readable Markdown	[![](https://mustsharenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cover-pic.jpg)](https://mustsharenews.com/lions-covid-19/) The Covid-19 pandemic has made its mark on mankind, but stories of the virus affecting animals have surfaced in Hong Kong – like this [case of a possible infection of a dog](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-19/second-dog-in-hong-kong-tests-positive-for-covid-19-virus). Closer to home, 4 lions have tested positive for Covid-19 in Singapore. They are currently housed at our Night Safari in Mandai, confirmed the [Animal & Veterinary Service](https://mustsharenews.com/pet-welfare-group-spf/) (AVS) on Tuesday (9 Nov). ![](https://mustsharenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/lion-2.jpg)Image is for illustration purposes only [Source](https://www.mandai.com/en/singapore-zoo/animals-and-zones/lion.html) Here’s what we know of the case so far. ### Lions caught Covid-19 virus after exposure to infected staff On Tuesday (9 Nov), AVS announced that 4 lions residing in [Singapore’s Night Safari](https://mustsharenews.com/night-safari-discount/) had tested positive for Covid-19. The species of lions are Asiatic lions, and they had each undergone a [PCR test,](https://mustsharenews.com/traciex-covid-19-breath-test/) subsequently testing positive for [SARS-CoV-2](https://mustsharenews.com/mu-variant-covid-19/), reported [CNA](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/4-lions-night-safari-test-positive-covid-19-after-exposure-infected-staff-2301576). ![](https://mustsharenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/lion.jpg)Image is for illustration purposes only [Source](https://www.mandai.com/en/singapore-zoo/animals-and-zones/lion.html) It’s believed that the lions had caught the virus after being exposed to staff from Mandai Wildlife Group who were Covid-19 positive. ### 14 lions kept in isolation in their dens In total, 14 lions will be housed in their “respective dens” in isolation. Their breeds are as follows: - 5 African lions - 9 Asiatic lions Further testing will be conducted for animals who show “signs of sickness”, including 4 Asiatic lions & 1 African lion that “displayed symptoms”, reported [The Straits Times](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/four-asiatic-lions-at-night-safari-test-positive-for-covid-19). ### Asiatic lions have gotten Covid-19 in India before For context, this isn’t the first time Asiatic lions have tested positive for Covid-19. Back in May 2021, it was reported that 8 lions of this particular breed were “exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms” in Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park, according to [DNAIndia](https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-in-a-first-eight-lions-test-covid-19-positive-in-india-2888852). In Jun 2021, an [11-year-old Sri Lankan lion named Thor](https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/sri-lanka-seeks-india-s-help-after-lion-tests-covid-19-positive-101624024650399.html) also tested positive for Covid-19 and its country sought help from India’s authorities for treatment. To conduct a PCR test, staff used “bait coated with cotton wool” to lure Thor to bite it. Following which, they collected the “saliva-soaked” wool samples for analysis in the lab, reported [MongaBay](https://news.mongabay.com/2021/06/sri-lanka-zoo-lion-contracts-covid-19-as-reports-of-animal-infections-rise/). ### We wish the staff & lions a swift recovery AVS and Mandai Wildlife Group will continue to monitor the situation involving their staff and animals to curb the spread of the virus. We wish the staff and animal residents over at the Night Safari a swift recovery and hope that the situation will remain under control. Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at [news@mustsharenews.com](mailto:news@mustsharenews.com). Featured image adapted from [Expat Living](https://expatliving.sg/date-night-ideas-in-singapore-night-safari/). 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