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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.
New coronavirus found in bats is not currently 'concern to public health', CDC says
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.
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 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 coronavirus discovered in Chinese bats: What we know
Researchers have discovered a new coronavirus in Chinese bats. HKU5-CoV-2 is a coronavirus belonging to the merbecovirusgroup, which also includes the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) virus. RELATED: Another US agency assesses COVID-19 origin likely a Chinese 'lab leak': report
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.
Why a New Bat Coronavirus in China Is Raising Concern
Scientists at China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology recently reported the discovery of another bat-borne coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, which is capable of entering cells using human ACE2 — the same receptor that played a critical role in the devastating spread of Covid-19.
New bat coronavirus with ‘concerning’ traits found by Chinese researchers
A new bat coronavirus found in China should be monitored “very, very carefully” because it attacks human cells in the same way as Covid-19, virologists have warned.
New bat coronavirus posing animal-to-human risk found in China
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, citing the latest study.
Scientists Discover New Bat Coronavirus in China That Can Infect Human Cells
Chinese scientists have discovered a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, that has the ability to infect human cells, raising concerns about its potential risks. A research team led by virologist Shi […] The post Scientists Discover New Bat Coronavirus in China That Can Infect Human Cells appeared first on Baller Alert.
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Mystery Illness Kills 50; CDC Discusses New Bat Coronavirus; Pope Shows Improvement
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COVID-19 vaccination and odds of post–COVID-19 condition symptoms in children ages 5 to 17
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Trump signs executive order to abolish COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order to block federal funding to schools with COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Free COVID-19 tests are still available from the federal government
After it was reported the Trump administration would be ending the free COVID test program, the Department of Health ...
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The Covid-19 Pandemic
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Covid-19 inquiry executive director and assisting counsel resign
The executive director of the Covid-19 inquiry and two lawyers assisting the second phase of the inquiry have resigned.