COVID-19 pandemic, China and bat coronavirus

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 bat coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2 identified in China: Does it pose a risk to humans?
The study found that HKU5-CoV-2 contains a furin cleavage site, a feature that enhances viral entry into cells via the ACE2 receptor. In laboratory experiments, the virus was able to infect human cells with high ACE2 levels, including models of human intestines and airways.
China finds new coronavirus that can infect humans just as Covid-19 did
A new study led by Shi Zhengli, the Chinese scientist at the centre of research that’s suspected to have caused the Covid-19 pandemic, has found a new bat coronavirus that has a ‘high’ risk of spillov
Dr. Scott Gottlieb says he's not too concerned on reports of a new coronavirus in China
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss reports of a new coronavirus in China.
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.
Covid returns? China finds new bat coronavirus with animal-to-human transmission risk: Report
A media report underscores that the virus, found by a Chinese team of virologists, uses the same human receptor 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.
China identifies new bat coronavirus with potential for animal-to-human transmission
A team of Chinese researchers has discovered a new bat coronavirus that has the potential to jump from animals to humans, raising concerns about possible future outbreaks. The v
Stock market plummets after 'new Coronavirus' discovered in China
Pfizer and Moderna stocks bucked the trend and soared after the news of a potential "deadlier version of Covid."
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
Expert claims new coronavirus strain found in bats ‘can spread to humans’
Experts are concerned about a new strain of coronavirus discovered in bats that could potentially spread to humans. The HKU5-CoV-2 strain was identified by a team of Chinese virologists led by Shi Zhengli,
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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New COVID-19 Variant HKU5-CoV-2 Detected In China Could Lead Another Pandemic: Can Existing Vaccines Protect You?
Another highly infectious variant of coronavirus - HKU5-CoV-2 detected in China is capable of evading vaccine-induced ...
Covid-like bat virus discovered at SAME LAB in China accused of leaking pandemic bug with fears it could infect humans
A NEW bat coronavirus has been discovered at the same Chinese lab at the centre of the Covid lab leak theory storm.
Yuan battles US dollar, China’s latest J-35 stealth jet: SCMP daily highlights
From China eyeing Mideast buyers at military expo to a new bat coronavirus, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy ...