Why can't the public see the pandas right after they leave quarantine?

A new pair of pandas arrived at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 15. Bao Li and Qing Bao, both two years old, are curently in a 30-day quarantine but won't meet the public until Jan. 24, 2025. Why will it take this long for the public to see them? We spoke to the zoo's veterinarian, Dr. James Steeil, to find out. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.