To Ragunan, Anies Baswedan Visits Two Sumatran Tigers Exposed To COVID-19

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan (Photo: @aniesbaswedan)

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Rasyid Baswedan visited two Jakarta residents who were exposed to COVID-19. However, the two DKI residents who tested positive for COVID-19 were not humans, but Sumatran tigers.

The news that the two Sumatran tigers were exposed to COVID-19 was uploaded by Anies to the Instagram account @aniesbaswedan. The two tigers have tested positive for COVID-19 since July 15.

"Hari and Tino are Sumatran tigers. They were diagnosed positive for COVID-19 last July 15," said Anies as quoted by VOI, while visiting the Ragunan Wildlife Park on Sunday, August 1.

Currently, the two Sumatran tigers are undergoing isolation at the Ragunan Wildlife Park (TMR).

Their condition was known to be exposed to COVID-19 based on the results of a sample examination conducted by the Center for the Study of Primate Animals, Bogor Agricultural University (IPB). Because, previously the two tigers had shown unusual symptoms.

"About three weeks ago, the animal nurse in Ragunan noticed that Hari and Tino looked sick and had COVID-like symptoms, namely flu, weakness, and shortness of breath," Anies wrote. Several countries have found COVID-19 transmission to animals.

However, over time, the condition of the two Sumatran tigers began to improve. Because, their condition is closely monitored by the best doctors in Ragunan.

"Alhamdulillah, Hari and Tino are now gradually recovering and seem to be active. However, because Jakarta is still in a Level 4 PPKM situation, TMR cannot be opened to the public. So Hari and Tino don't have to rush back to WFO and have time to heal completely," said Anies.