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health-research2 years ago

"China's Experimentation with Lethal Covid-like Virus Raises Concerns: Report"

China has reportedly been experimenting with a new Covid-like virus that is 100% fatal to mice and could potentially affect humans, according to a pre-peer reviewed journal article. The virus, a version of the "pangolin coronavirus," caused severe brain infection and death in mice within 7-8 days post-inoculation. Researchers warned of the potential for the virus to spill over into humans. Additionally, Chinese authorities have warned of a potential resurgence of Covid driven by the JN.1 subvariant, attributing its rise to factors including imported cases and declining population immunity.

health2 years ago

UK Bats Carry Covid-Like Virus with Potential Human Threat

Bats in the UK are carrying a Covid-like virus, RhGB07, which could potentially infect humans with just a few adaptations, according to a team of researchers including a prominent government advisor. The virus was found in faecal samples of Greater and Lesser Horseshoe Bats, along with another virus from the same family as Covid, which showed no signs of infecting humans. The risk posed by RhGB07 is small, but the discovery highlights the importance of monitoring and testing wild animal populations for viruses to prevent zoonotic outbreaks. All bat species in the UK are protected by law.