Chennai: Following reports of lions testing positive for coronavirus, Chief Minister MK Stalin visited the Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur, on Sunday to take stock of the situation.
The infected lions have been quarantined and are on antibiotics and other prophylactic drugs.
The Chief Minister, who is also the Chairperson of Zoo Authority of Tamilnadu, visited the Zoological Park to review the treatment being given to infected Lions as well as took cognizance of the medical intervention being administered by the inhouse vets under the expert guidance of the TANUVAS team of doctors.
He instructed senior officials of the Department of Environment & Forest and the Zoo to take all measures to provide the best treatment to infected Lions as per the protocols.
He asked the authorities to ensure that proper vaccination is administered to all animal handlers and zoo officials.