New Bat Coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2 Identified In China: Scientists Warn Of Zoonotic Risk
22 Feb 2025
A team of Chinese virologists has identified a new bat coronavirus with the potential for animal-to-human transmission, raising concerns over future outbreaks. The virus, named HKU5-CoV-2, was discovered by researchers led by Shi Zhengli, often called "Batwoman" for her extensive work on coronaviruses at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. According...
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