New Bat Viruses in China Raise Global Pandemic Concerns
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Scientists in China discovered multiple new viruses in bats living in fruit orchards, including two related to deadly Nipah and Hendra viruses, raising concerns about potential spillover to humans, though further research is needed to assess actual risk.
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