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Scientist verdict on new bat coronavirus in China and 'potential for human spillover'
Scientists have reacted to the discovery of a new coronavirus found in bats in a Wuhan lab close to the epicentre of Covid-19, which plunged the world into lockdown five years ago. A team at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China sounded the alarm last week over a new bat virus found with 'concerning' similarities to the virus that triggered the pandemic in 2020.
Scientists have identified a new coronavirus in bats, but it’s not a public health threat
Scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China have discovered a new lineage of a coronavirus in bats that can enter human cells in a similar fashion as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19,
What Doctors Say About the New Bat Coronavirus Discovered in China
The new coronavirus found in bats is not currently a public health threat, per CDC. Here, infectious disease doctors break down the discovery of HKU5-CoV-2.
New bat coronavirus discovered in China sparks pandemic concerns
The discovery of a new bat coronavirus in China has sparked concerns of another pandemic. The virus, HKU5-CoV-2, is similar to to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
New coronavirus identified in bats
Scientists in China have identified a new strain of coronavirus in bats that has the potential to infect humans in a manner similar to COVID-19, according to a study published last week in the journal "Cell." As of Feb. 26, there were no reported infections in humans.
Scientists Discover New Coronavirus With Potential to Infect Humans: What to Know
Scientists in China have found a new coronavirus in bats that could possibly infect humans, but the risk remains low for now.
China discovers new bat coronavirus that poses risk of animal-to-human transmission
A Chinese team discovered a new bat coronavirus that poses a risk of animal-to-human transmission as it uses the same human receptor as the COVID-19 virus, a Hong Kong daily reported on Thursday, citing the latest study.
New Bat Coronavirus Discovered in China
Scientists in China have identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, but health experts caution against overreacting,
New Coronavirus Found in Bats, Experts Say It’s No Threat
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists in China have discovered a new type of coronavirus in bats that can infect human cells, but experts say it’s not a threat to public health -- right now.
Wuhan labs experimenting with ‘ominous’ new bat coronavirus, scientists warn
Chinese scientists are planning “ominous” experiments similar to those that could have triggered the Covid pandemic, experts have said. The Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) published new research this month announcing it had found a bat coronavirus that can enter human cells similar to a Covid-19 infection.
CDC Speaks Out as New Coronavirus in China Sparks Concerns
HKU5-CoV-2 has sparked concerns because it can spread to humans in a similar way to the one that caused the COVID-19 pandemic ...
China's Wuhan lab sparks new coronavirus fears as it plans 'ominous' new experiments
The Chinese lab located just eight miles from the first known cases of coronavirus has published new research which included ...
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New Coronavirus Detected In China Wuhan Lab May Trigger Another Pandemic: CDC Says No Immediate Threat to Humans
CoV-2, with similarities to SARS-CoV-2. Read on to know more about the virus variant, and understand what CDC has to say ...
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Covid-like bat virus discovered at SAME LAB in China accused of leaking pandemic bug with fears it could infect humans
This Wuhan Institute of Virology has been in the public eye since January 2020 when reports of deadly new disease were reported in Wuhan, China. Coronavirus then quickly spread across the globe ...
Macau’s MGM China Seeks First Loan Since Pandemic of $2 Billion
MGM China Holdings Ltd. is seeking an around $2 billion-equivalent syndicated loan, according to people familiar with the ...