Coronavirus, Covid-19 and China

HKU5-CoV-2, New Bat Coronavirus Discovered at China's Wuhan Lab Sparks Global Pandemic Fears: 10 Points To Know
HKU5-CoV-2, a new deadly bat virus discovered at Wuhan lab, sparks global pandemic fears. Experts urge vigilance, research, and global cooperation to prevent outbreaks.
How is the new Wuhan coronavirus different from the old? Key differences between SARS-CoV-2 and HKU5-CoV-2
CoV-2, discovered in China's Wuhan Institute of Virology, raises concerns due to its potential to infect human cells like SARS-CoV-2. However, experts say it poses no major public health threat as its ability to spread among humans is significantly weaker.
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 is not currently 'concern to public health': CDC
The CDC said in a statement on Monday that it does not believe the new coronavirus found in bats poses a concern to public health currently.
COVID-like bat virus discovered by researchers in same Chinese lab accused of leaking deadly 2020 outbreak: study
The first known case of COVID-19 in humans came in Wuhan in November 2019. AFP via Getty Images The first known case of COVID-19 in humans came in Wuhan in November 2019. More than 1.2 million ...
New Coronavirus Discovered in Chinese Bats Sparks Alarm
HKU5-CoV-2 was found by a Chinese research team led by virologist Shi Zhengli, known as "Batwoman" for her work on coronaviruses, especially at the Wuhan Institute, which has been at the center of the theory suggesting COVID-19 came from a lab leak—something Shi has denied.
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.
What Is HKU5-CoV-2? The New Coronavirus Discovered In Bats By Chinese Researchers
Chinese scientists have discovered a new coronavirus in bats called HKU5-CoV-2. It shares similarities with SARS-CoV-2 and can infect human cells. Researchers are investigating its potential to spill over to humans.
Covid-19 like new bat virus HKU5-CoV discovered at Wuhan lab, can enter humans using same gateway as coronavirus
Covid-19 like new bat virus HKU5-CoV hasn’t been detected in humans yet. It has only been identified in a laboratory.
Another pandemic scare as scientists discover new coronavirus in China
A team led by virologist Shi Zhengli, known as 'Batwoman' for her work on coronaviruses, detected a new virus, HKU5-CoV-2, in bats in China.
What Is HKU5-CoV-2? Scientists Find Bat Virus Similar To COVID-19
Researchers have discovered a virus that could enter human cells in a similar way to COVID-19. But they caution it's much ...
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Wuhan Institute of Virology
Scientists in China have discovered a new bat coronavirus similar to the one that caused the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus, HKU5-CoV-2, belongs to the same group as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome ...
China’s denial of coronavirus tinkering at Wuhan lab misleading
Although definitions of gain-of-function differ, investigative reports leave no question researchers manipulated ...
China says Wuhan institute was not involved in creating COVID-19 virus
The Wuhan Institute of Virology was not involved in the creation or leakage of the COVID-19 virus, a spokesperson of China's ...
Top NIH official during COVID-19 — who admitted agency funded gain-of-function research in China — resigns
Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, 73, has abruptly resigned from his post as acting director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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Covid-19: China refutes claims of 'gain-of-function' research at Wuhan lab
China has firmly denied that its Wuhan Institute of Virology conducted gain-of-function studies on coronavirus, rejecting ...