Gorillas at San Diego park test positive for coronavirus Black says when the pandemic began in March of 2020 zookeepers began reinforcing already existing biosecurity measures when caring for gorillas and other animals vulnerable to the coronavirus.“We have dedicated uniforms, we have dedicated footwear, that does not leave the zoo,” Black said. “We have foot baths, in and out of sensitive areas.
We have limited staff in and out, wearing the surgical-grade masks and a face shield.”The closure of indoor animal areas to the public during the pandemic provides a further layer of protection. ‘A Perfect Planet’: David Attenborough talks narrating nature series amid COVID-19 lockdown “So that was all in place before San Diego broke, but it.