COVID-19 pandemic, bat virus and coronaviruses

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.
Chinese researchers discover new bat coronavirus that shares key features with Covid-19 virus, raising concerns
A newly discovered bat coronavirus uses the same cell-surface protein to gain entry into human cells as the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes Covid-19, raising
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.
What is HKU5-CoV-2? Chinese scientists discover new bat virus similar to Covid-19
Researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology have discovered a new coronavirus in bats named HKU5-CoV-2, which closely resembles the Covid-19 strain
COVID-like bat virus discovered by researchers at Chinese lab
Detection of a new coronavirus in bats that enters cells using the same gateway as the virus that causes COVID-19 raises the possibility that it could spread to humans.
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.
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.
Chinese Researchers Find New Coronavirus That Can Infect Humans Same Way As Covid
Chinese researchers have discovered a new bat coronavirus that poses a potential risk of animal-to-human transmission. The virus uses the same cell-surface protein as SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19,
New Bat Coronavirus with potential for human infection found in China
CoV-2, has raised concerns due to its ability to infect human cells, much like the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the virus was identified by a team of virologists led by Shi Zhengli,
COVID 2.0 coming? Scientists discover new coronavirus in bats that could infect humans same way as Covid-19
Researchers at Wuhan Institute of Virology, led by Shi Zhengli, discovered a new coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, in bats. While it has potential for animal-to-human transmission, it has not yet been detected in humans,
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Newfound bat virus that uses notorious receptor poses ‘spillover’ risk
The virus is related to the pathogen that causes Middle East respiratory syndrome and capitalizes on the same ‘entry receptor ...
'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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Moroccan health experts urge caution over newly discovered bat virus
Moroccan health experts are urging caution regarding a newly discovered bat virus that Chinese researchers say can enter human cells through the same pathway as COVID-19. According to Reuters, the ...
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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.