China's 'Batwoman' Scientist Warns of Highly Likely Another Coronavirus Outbreak

Shi Zhengli, a prominent virologist known as "batwoman," has warned that another coronavirus outbreak is "highly likely" in the future. Shi and her team from the Wuhan Institute of Virology evaluated the human spillover risk of 40 coronavirus species and rated half of them as "highly risky." The study emphasized the need for preparedness, as coronaviruses have caused previous outbreaks such as SARS and COVID-19. The research identified important hosts of the pathogen and developed testing tools to monitor high-risk viruses. However, there is a lack of conversation about learning from the current pandemic and being better prepared for future outbreaks.