Belgian Zoo Says its Two ‘Runny Nose’ Hippos Contracted COVID-19

Belgian Zoo Says its Two ‘Runny Nose’ Hippos Contracted COVID-19
Two hippos at Antwerp Zoo were confirmed to be infected with the COVID-19 virus. Photo by Antwerp Zoo
Aldgra Fredly
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Two hippopotamuses at Antwerp zoo in Belgium have reportedly contracted the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus despite showing no symptoms other than a “runny nose,” the zoo said in a statement on Dec. 4.

The Sciensano National Veterinary Laboratory confirmed the hippos, 14-year-old Imani and 41-year-old Hermien, tested positive for the virus. But the origin of the contagion remains unclear as none of the zookeepers have recently contracted the virus or shown any symptoms.