8 lions in Hyderabad zoo +ve Omar’s SOS for Ayodhya family

HYDERABAD (TELANGANA): Eight Asiatic lions housed in the Nehru Zoological Park (NZP) Hyderabad have tested positive for SARS-CoV2 virus. Earlier, the eight Asiatic lions had shown signs of respirator y distress due to which the authorities collected samples from their nose, throat, and respirator y tract under anaesthesia on April 24, said the Ministr y of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in an official press release. It further stated that based on detailed diagnostic tests and report as shared by CCMBLaCONES on May 4, it has now been confirmed that eight Asiatic lions housed in the zoo have tested positive for SARS-CoV2 virus.

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah took to Twitter to amplify the plea for medical assistance from the family of a COVIDpositive school teacher in Ayodhya, which is grappling with a shortage of life-saving oxygen as the number of cases mounts. The District Women's Hospital has put admissions on hold due to the scarcity of oxygen. Chief Medical Superintendent (CMS) of the hospital Dr SK Shukla said three patients have died at the facility in as many days due to oxygen shortage. In his tweet, Abdullah shared a message from the family of Anand Pandey, 52, to help them find oxygen and a hospital bed for him. "Forwarded message: Dear Sir, Please help in oxygen cylinder and bed for patient in Ayodhya. Patient Name Anand Pandey. Age 52. Location : AYODHYA, Oxygen Level : 70,”