Chandigarh, April 20 -- Stating that the Wildlife wing of Haryana Forest department has taken all preventive measures to protect the animals from the deadly corona Virus by keeping a close watch on them, Alok Verma, PCCF and chief warden, Haryana said those staff involved in dealing with animals and birds in Zoos being kept on highest alert.

"Adequate measures such as entire Zoos being frequently sanitised, only essential staff allowed to work, strict social distancing, and keepers maintaining minimum contact with animals, among others are being taken to ensure the welfare of animals," Verma said, adding that all arrangements have been made as per NTCA guidelines. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Central Zoo Authori...