A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, according to officials.

Six other tigers and lions at the zoo are also showing symptoms.

Zoo officials say the animals developed a dry cough and experienced some decrease in appetite.

The zoo confirms the cats were infected by a person caring for them who was asymptomatic or before that person developed symptoms.

They say appropriate preventive measures are now in place for all staff who are caring for the animals.

The cats are doing well under veterinary care and are expected to recover, according to officials.