Your bug report

#42402: Enhancement request re zcat with empty files

which was filed against the gzip package, has been closed.

The explanation is attached below, along with your original report.
If you require more details, please reply to 42402@debbugs.gnu.org.

-- 
42402: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=42402
GNU Bug Tracking System
Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems