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Calculated Shard: 55 (from laksa038)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa055.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://www.newsweek.com/lions-tigers-national-zoo-test-positive-covid-19-1631709\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.newsweek.com/lions-tigers-national-zoo-test-positive-covid-19-1631709\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/lions-tigers-national-zoo-test-positive-covid-19-1631709","crawl_time":1775928253,"first_indexed_time":1632355793,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,newsweek!www,\/lions-tigers-national-zoo-test-positive-covid-19-1631709 s443","src_root_hash":"10153935897910600055","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Lions and Tigers at National Zoo Test Positive for COVID-19 - Newsweek","meta_descriptions":["Nine big cats, presumed positive for coronavirus, are being treated at the Smithsonian National Zoo."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"COVID-19 is attacking the animal kingdom, and zoos might be the battleground.\nEight animals at the\nSmithsonian's National Zoo\nin Washington, D.C. tested positive for COVID-19. Six\nAfrican lions\n, a Sumatran tiger and two Siberian tigers are being treated for COVID-19 and under close observation, the zoo said.\nFinal confirmation of the preliminary tests are expected within days.\nThe zoo said the public is not at risk, given the physical distance between the animals and visitors, since its \"existing COVID-19 protocols restrict behind-the-scenes access in all animal areas and require use of personal protective equipment, hygiene, cleaning, employee self-screening and health management.\"\n...\nZookeepers noticed the animals were lethargic, eating less, coughing and sneezing, so they took fecal samples to test for COVID-19. The big cats are being given anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea medications \"to address discomfort and decreased appetite,\" according to the zoo. They are also receiving antibiotics to protect against secondary bacterial infections like pneumonia.\nThe National Zoo said it doesn't have evidence pointing to exactly where the infection originated, and no other animals appear infected.\nThe risk of animals spreading SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to people is considered low,\naccording to\nthe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, people who have COVID-19 should avoid contact with animals, including pets, livestock and wildlife.\n...\nThe U.S. Department of Agriculture has authorized a vaccine against COVID-19 designed specifically for zoo animals. It is made by Zoetis, an American drug company that produces vaccines for pets and other animals.\nZoetis said in a July\nstatement\nthat it was donating thousands of doses to zoos across the country to help protect more than 100 species of mammals. The vaccine is administered in two doses, delivered three weeks apart. Like humans, animals are considered fully protected two weeks after receiving their second dose.\nThis is not the first time coronavirus infections have hit big cats. Several at the Bronx Zoo in New York City tested positive in spring 2020, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society. They all survived.\nThe Arignar Anna Zoo near Chennai in India reports that two lions there have died of COVID-19 this year, the latest in June. Ten others were being treated there for the disease at the same time. Zookeepers in Sweden euthanized a 17-year-old tiger on Jan. 11 after it tested positive, according to the Swedish National Veterinary Institute.\nThis story was provided to Newsweek by\nZenger News\n.","attrs_markdown":"- [U.S.](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/us)\n  \n  - [News](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/news)\n  - [Politics](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/politics)\n  - [Tech](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/technology)\n  - [Fact Check](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/fact-check)\n  - [Sports](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/sports)\n- [Global](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/world)\n  \n  - [Russia-Ukraine](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/topic\/russia)\n  - [Middle East](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/topic\/middle-east)\n  - [China And Asia](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/topic\/china)\n  - [Better Planet](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/better-planet)\n  - [All World News](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/world)\n- [Lifestyle](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/life)\n  \n  - [Family & Parenting](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/topic\/parenting)\n  - 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Six [African lions](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Marsh-Lions-Story-African-Pride\/dp\/1841624284\/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=african+lions&qid=1632159171&s=books&sr=1-5&tag=Zenger-20), a Sumatran tiger and two Siberian tigers are being treated for COVID-19 and under close observation, the zoo said.\n\nFinal confirmation of the preliminary tests are expected within days.\n\nThe zoo said the public is not at risk, given the physical distance between the animals and visitors, since its \"existing COVID-19 protocols restrict behind-the-scenes access in all animal areas and require use of personal protective equipment, hygiene, cleaning, employee self-screening and health management.\"\n\n![African Lion](https:\/\/assets.newsweek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1900163-african-lion.jpg?w=1600&quality=80&webp=1)\n\n...\n\nZookeepers noticed the animals were lethargic, eating less, coughing and sneezing, so they took fecal samples to test for COVID-19. The big cats are being given anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea medications \"to address discomfort and decreased appetite,\" according to the zoo. They are also receiving antibiotics to protect against secondary bacterial infections like pneumonia.\n\nThe National Zoo said it doesn't have evidence pointing to exactly where the infection originated, and no other animals appear infected.\n\nThe risk of animals spreading SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to people is considered low, [according to](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/daily-life-coping\/animals.html) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, people who have COVID-19 should avoid contact with animals, including pets, livestock and wildlife.\n\n![Tiger, National Zoo](https:\/\/assets.newsweek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1900165-tiger-national-zoo.jpg?w=1600&quality=80&webp=1)\n\n...\n\nThe U.S. Department of Agriculture has authorized a vaccine against COVID-19 designed specifically for zoo animals. It is made by Zoetis, an American drug company that produces vaccines for pets and other animals.\n\nZoetis said in a July [statement](https:\/\/news.zoetis.com\/press-releases\/press-release-details\/2021\/Zoetis-Donates-COVID-19-Vaccines-to-Help-Support-the-Health-of-Zoo-Animals\/default.aspx) that it was donating thousands of doses to zoos across the country to help protect more than 100 species of mammals. The vaccine is administered in two doses, delivered three weeks apart. Like humans, animals are considered fully protected two weeks after receiving their second dose.\n\nThis is not the first time coronavirus infections have hit big cats. Several at the Bronx Zoo in New York City tested positive in spring 2020, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society. They all survived.\n\nThe Arignar Anna Zoo near Chennai in India reports that two lions there have died of COVID-19 this year, the latest in June. Ten others were being treated there for the disease at the same time. 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Six [African lions](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Marsh-Lions-Story-African-Pride\/dp\/1841624284\/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=african+lions&qid=1632159171&s=books&sr=1-5&tag=Zenger-20), a Sumatran tiger and two Siberian tigers are being treated for COVID-19 and under close observation, the zoo said.\n\nFinal confirmation of the preliminary tests are expected within days.\n\nThe zoo said the public is not at risk, given the physical distance between the animals and visitors, since its \"existing COVID-19 protocols restrict behind-the-scenes access in all animal areas and require use of personal protective equipment, hygiene, cleaning, employee self-screening and health management.\"\n\n![African Lion](https:\/\/assets.newsweek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1900163-african-lion.jpg?w=1600&quality=80&webp=1)\n\n...\n\nZookeepers noticed the animals were lethargic, eating less, coughing and sneezing, so they took fecal samples to test for COVID-19. The big cats are being given anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea medications \"to address discomfort and decreased appetite,\" according to the zoo. They are also receiving antibiotics to protect against secondary bacterial infections like pneumonia.\n\nThe National Zoo said it doesn't have evidence pointing to exactly where the infection originated, and no other animals appear infected.\n\nThe risk of animals spreading SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to people is considered low, [according to](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/daily-life-coping\/animals.html) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 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Boilerpipe Text	COVID-19 is attacking the animal kingdom, and zoos might be the battleground. Eight animals at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C. tested positive for COVID-19. Six African lions , a Sumatran tiger and two Siberian tigers are being treated for COVID-19 and under close observation, the zoo said. Final confirmation of the preliminary tests are expected within days. The zoo said the public is not at risk, given the physical distance between the animals and visitors, since its "existing COVID-19 protocols restrict behind-the-scenes access in all animal areas and require use of personal protective equipment, hygiene, cleaning, employee self-screening and health management." ... Zookeepers noticed the animals were lethargic, eating less, coughing and sneezing, so they took fecal samples to test for COVID-19. The big cats are being given anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea medications "to address discomfort and decreased appetite," according to the zoo. They are also receiving antibiotics to protect against secondary bacterial infections like pneumonia. The National Zoo said it doesn't have evidence pointing to exactly where the infection originated, and no other animals appear infected. The risk of animals spreading SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to people is considered low, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, people who have COVID-19 should avoid contact with animals, including pets, livestock and wildlife. ... The U.S. Department of Agriculture has authorized a vaccine against COVID-19 designed specifically for zoo animals. It is made by Zoetis, an American drug company that produces vaccines for pets and other animals. Zoetis said in a July statement that it was donating thousands of doses to zoos across the country to help protect more than 100 species of mammals. The vaccine is administered in two doses, delivered three weeks apart. Like humans, animals are considered fully protected two weeks after receiving their second dose. This is not the first time coronavirus infections have hit big cats. Several at the Bronx Zoo in New York City tested positive in spring 2020, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society. They all survived. The Arignar Anna Zoo near Chennai in India reports that two lions there have died of COVID-19 this year, the latest in June. Ten others were being treated there for the disease at the same time. Zookeepers in Sweden euthanized a 17-year-old tiger on Jan. 11 after it tested positive, according to the Swedish National Veterinary Institute. This story was provided to Newsweek by Zenger News .
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Eight animals at the [Smithsonian's National Zoo](https://nationalzoo.si.edu/) in Washington, D.C. tested positive for COVID-19. Six [African lions](https://www.amazon.com/Marsh-Lions-Story-African-Pride/dp/1841624284/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=african+lions&qid=1632159171&s=books&sr=1-5&tag=Zenger-20), a Sumatran tiger and two Siberian tigers are being treated for COVID-19 and under close observation, the zoo said. Final confirmation of the preliminary tests are expected within days. The zoo said the public is not at risk, given the physical distance between the animals and visitors, since its "existing COVID-19 protocols restrict behind-the-scenes access in all animal areas and require use of personal protective equipment, hygiene, cleaning, employee self-screening and health management." ![African Lion](https://assets.newsweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/1900163-african-lion.jpg?w=1600&quality=80&webp=1) ... Zookeepers noticed the animals were lethargic, eating less, coughing and sneezing, so they took fecal samples to test for COVID-19. The big cats are being given anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea medications "to address discomfort and decreased appetite," according to the zoo. They are also receiving antibiotics to protect against secondary bacterial infections like pneumonia. The National Zoo said it doesn't have evidence pointing to exactly where the infection originated, and no other animals appear infected. The risk of animals spreading SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to people is considered low, [according to](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/animals.html) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, people who have COVID-19 should avoid contact with animals, including pets, livestock and wildlife. ![Tiger, National Zoo](https://assets.newsweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/1900165-tiger-national-zoo.jpg?w=1600&quality=80&webp=1) ... The U.S. Department of Agriculture has authorized a vaccine against COVID-19 designed specifically for zoo animals. It is made by Zoetis, an American drug company that produces vaccines for pets and other animals. Zoetis said in a July [statement](https://news.zoetis.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2021/Zoetis-Donates-COVID-19-Vaccines-to-Help-Support-the-Health-of-Zoo-Animals/default.aspx) that it was donating thousands of doses to zoos across the country to help protect more than 100 species of mammals. The vaccine is administered in two doses, delivered three weeks apart. Like humans, animals are considered fully protected two weeks after receiving their second dose. This is not the first time coronavirus infections have hit big cats. Several at the Bronx Zoo in New York City tested positive in spring 2020, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society. They all survived. The Arignar Anna Zoo near Chennai in India reports that two lions there have died of COVID-19 this year, the latest in June. Ten others were being treated there for the disease at the same time. 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Readable Markdown	COVID-19 is attacking the animal kingdom, and zoos might be the battleground. Eight animals at the [Smithsonian's National Zoo](https://nationalzoo.si.edu/) in Washington, D.C. tested positive for COVID-19. Six [African lions](https://www.amazon.com/Marsh-Lions-Story-African-Pride/dp/1841624284/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=african+lions&qid=1632159171&s=books&sr=1-5&tag=Zenger-20), a Sumatran tiger and two Siberian tigers are being treated for COVID-19 and under close observation, the zoo said. Final confirmation of the preliminary tests are expected within days. The zoo said the public is not at risk, given the physical distance between the animals and visitors, since its "existing COVID-19 protocols restrict behind-the-scenes access in all animal areas and require use of personal protective equipment, hygiene, cleaning, employee self-screening and health management." ![African Lion](https://assets.newsweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/1900163-african-lion.jpg?w=1600&quality=80&webp=1) ... Zookeepers noticed the animals were lethargic, eating less, coughing and sneezing, so they took fecal samples to test for COVID-19. The big cats are being given anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea medications "to address discomfort and decreased appetite," according to the zoo. They are also receiving antibiotics to protect against secondary bacterial infections like pneumonia. The National Zoo said it doesn't have evidence pointing to exactly where the infection originated, and no other animals appear infected. The risk of animals spreading SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to people is considered low, [according to](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/animals.html) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, people who have COVID-19 should avoid contact with animals, including pets, livestock and wildlife. ![Tiger, National Zoo](https://assets.newsweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/1900165-tiger-national-zoo.jpg?w=1600&quality=80&webp=1) ... The U.S. Department of Agriculture has authorized a vaccine against COVID-19 designed specifically for zoo animals. It is made by Zoetis, an American drug company that produces vaccines for pets and other animals. Zoetis said in a July [statement](https://news.zoetis.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2021/Zoetis-Donates-COVID-19-Vaccines-to-Help-Support-the-Health-of-Zoo-Animals/default.aspx) that it was donating thousands of doses to zoos across the country to help protect more than 100 species of mammals. The vaccine is administered in two doses, delivered three weeks apart. Like humans, animals are considered fully protected two weeks after receiving their second dose. This is not the first time coronavirus infections have hit big cats. Several at the Bronx Zoo in New York City tested positive in spring 2020, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society. They all survived. The Arignar Anna Zoo near Chennai in India reports that two lions there have died of COVID-19 this year, the latest in June. Ten others were being treated there for the disease at the same time. Zookeepers in Sweden euthanized a 17-year-old tiger on Jan. 11 after it tested positive, according to the Swedish National Veterinary Institute. *This story was provided to Newsweek by [Zenger News](https://www.zenger.news/2021/09/20/video-feline-poorly-lions-and-tigers-struck-down-with-covid).*
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