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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 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 Bat Coronavirus Discovered in China
Scientists in China have identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, but health experts caution against overreacting,
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.
COVID-like bat virus discovered by researchers in Chinese lab
Researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China said they discovered a new coronavirus in bats that enters cells using the same gateway as the virus that causes COVID-19.
Why a New Bat Coronavirus in China Is Raising Concern
Scientists at China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology recently reported the discovery of another bat-borne coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, which is capable of entering cells using human ACE2 — the same receptor that played a critical role in the devastating spread of Covid-19.
CDC Speaks Out as New Coronavirus in China Sparks Concerns
HKU5-CoV-2 has sparked concerns because it can spread to humans in a similar way to the one that caused the COVID-19 pandemic.
New bat coronavirus with ‘concerning’ traits found by Chinese researchers
A new bat coronavirus found in China should be monitored “very, very carefully” because it attacks human cells in the same way as Covid-19, virologists have warned.
New bat coronavirus posing animal-to-human risk found in China
A Chinese team discovered a new bat coronavirus that poses a risk of animal-to-human transmission as it uses the same human receptor as the Covid-19 virus, a Hong Kong daily reported, citing the latest study.
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 ...
New bat coronavirus sparks pandemic fears – as scientists warn it’s ‘cousin’ kills a THIRD of its victims
A NEWLY discovered bat coronavirus found in China has raised pandemic fears, experts warn. Named HKU5-CoV-2, the virus was ...
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What is the new bat coronavirus and is it a threat?
A new bat coronavirus has been found in China which could infect humans. But experts warn we must 'remain alert' without ...
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Chinese scientists find new bat-borne coronavirus that could infect humans in similar way to Covid-19
The HKU5-CoV-2 strain was collected from pipistrelle bats swabbed across China’s Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang, Anhui, and Guangxi provinces. It was found to be a new lineage of the HKU5 coronavirus ...
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Mystery Illness Kills 50; CDC Discusses New Bat Coronavirus; Pope Shows Improvement
An unknown illness killed over 50 people in northwestern Congo, with just 48 hours between symptom onset and death. (AP) ...
New coronavirus identified in bats
Scientists in China have identified a new strain of coronavirus in bats that has the potential to infect humans in a manner ...
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New Coronavirus Detected In China Wuhan Lab May Trigger Another Pandemic: CDC Says No Immediate Threat to Humans
CoV-2, with similarities to SARS-CoV-2. Read on to know more about the virus variant, and understand what CDC has to say ...
How is the new Wuhan coronavirus different from the old? Key differences between SARS-CoV-2 and HKU5-CoV-2
CoV-2, discovered in China's Wuhan Institute of Virology, raises concerns due to its potential to infect human cells ...