The San Diego Zoo has vaccinated nine great apes for COVID-19 after a set of gorillas in its Safari Park became infected.
"The animals are doing well and we have seen no adverse reactions from the vaccine. The wildlife in our care is closely monitored throughout their lives," said Darla Davis, a San Diego Zoo spokeswoman.
Just last month, nine of their gorillas caught the virus, though their symptoms were mild and limited to coughing, congestion and fatigue. They've all since have fully recovered.
"The gorilla troop at the Safari Park did not receive the vaccine as they were exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and we assume their own immune systems have developed antibodies to the virus," Davis said.
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