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science6 months ago•2 min saved

New Bat Viruses in China Spark Global Pandemic Concerns

Scientists in China discovered 22 new viruses in bat kidneys, including two related to deadly human-infecting viruses Nipah and Hendra, highlighting the importance of monitoring animals near humans to prevent potential pandemics, although these new viruses currently pose no direct threat to humans.

via Live Science|

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health6 months ago•2 min saved

New Bat Viruses in China Raise Global Pandemic Concerns

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.

via ScienceAlert|

#bats #china #health