Sars-CoV-2

Several gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 in what is believed to be the first known case of transmission to apes, San Diego Zoo Global (SDZG) announced on Monday.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces at least two gorillas at the San Diego Zoo have tested positive for COVID-19, marking what is believed to be the first known case of transmission to primates.

San Diego is participating in a statewide program to monitor its untreated wastewater for the virus that causes COVID-19, it was announced Tuesday.

The city will partner with the state to monitor wastewater for the virus that causes COVID-19.