Srinagar, April 07 (KNS): Central Zoo Authority (CZA) on Tuesday geared up its men and machinery for protection of zoo's across India after noticing the symptoms of Covid-19 in a Tiger in New York.

Talking to Kashmir News Service (KNS), Dr Ranjeet Katoch, Veterinary Officer deputed at Manda Zoo said the transmission of Covid-19 disease into animals is alarming and concern for authorities.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelHe said after noticing the symptoms of COVID-19 in a Tiger in New York, we have asked our men and machinery to keep vigil and investigate wild animals putting inside zoo's in days to come.

He added if virus will spread into animals, it will cause large scale damage across the globe and situation would be catastrophic. (KNS)