Scientists have identified a new coronavirus in bats

Scientists have identified a new coronavirus in bats, but it’s not a public health threat
Scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China have discovered a new lineage of a coronavirus in bats that can enter human cells in a similar fashion as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19,
New Coronavirus Found in Bats, Experts Say It’s No Threat
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists in China have discovered a new type of coronavirus in bats that can infect human cells, but experts say it’s not a threat to public health -- right now.
New coronavirus found in bats is not currently 'concern to public health': CDC
The CDC said in a statement on Monday that it does not believe the new coronavirus found in bats poses a concern to public health currently.
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.
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.
Scientists Discover New Coronavirus With Potential to Infect Humans: What to Know
Scientists in China have found a new coronavirus in bats that could possibly infect humans, but the risk remains low for now.
Scientists Discover New Bat Coronavirus in China That Can Infect Human Cells
Chinese scientists have discovered a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, that has the ability to infect human cells, raising concerns about its potential risks. A research team led by virologist Shi […] The post Scientists Discover New Bat Coronavirus in China That Can Infect Human Cells appeared first on Baller Alert.
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