Wuhan, COVID-19 and bat virus

New Bat Virus HKU5-CoV-2 Discovered At Wuhan Lab Sparks Global Pandemic Fears
A team of Chinese virologists has identified a novel bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, raising fears of potential spillover into human populations. The virus, which shares similarities with the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus,
Another pandemic? What is HKU5-CoV-2, new Covid-like bat virus found in Wuhan?
CoV-2, which can enter human cells using the same gateway as the highly contagious SAR-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. However, researchers say the newly discovered germ is much less capable of rapi
COVID-like bat virus discovered by researchers in same Chinese lab accused of leaking deadly 2020 outbreak: study
The virus, unearthed at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission, though the infection has not yet been identified in a living person, according to a study
Covid-Like Bat Virus Discovered by Researchers in Chinese Lab
Researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China said they discovered a new coronavirus in bats that enters cells using the same gateway as the virus that causes Covid-19.
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 strain of coronavirus discovered by researchers in Wuhan
A new coronavirus has been found in bats that closely resembles the one that led to the 2020 pandemic, according to researchers from the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
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 foreign ministry said during a regular press conference on Wednesday.
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? 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 more poorly adapted to humans.
Another bat virus discovered from China—Here’s what makes HKU5-CoV-2 different from COVID-19
A team of Chinese researchers has discovered a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, which has the potential to infect human cells. The virus, linked to the same family as MERS, was found to bind to human ACE2 receptors,
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.
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 ...
'New Covid' discovered in bats has a much higher mortality rate, Wuhan scientists warn
Scientists from the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China have shared warnings of a new strain of Covid found in bats which ...
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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.
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What sparked the COVID pandemic? Mounting evidence points to raccoon dogs
More than five years on, studies suggest the animal is the most likely culprit, but other candidates haven't been ruled out.
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Wuhan virologists identify new coronavirus in bats. It has a disturbing similarity to COVID-19
Findings reported by a team of virologists at the Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases at Wuhan Institute of Virology.
Covid-Linked Stocks Jump in Korea, Hong Kong on New Virus Find
Shares of Asian diagnostic kit makers and vaccine producers rallied on Monday, following global peers higher after ...
Chinese provincial boss fired over Covid response facing corruption probe
Jiang Chaoling, who was dismissed as Hubei party boss at the start of Wuhan outbreak, also spent years in the financial sector.