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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 HKU5-CoV-2 identified in China: Does it pose a risk to humans?
The study found that HKU5-CoV-2 contains a furin cleavage site, a feature that enhances viral entry into cells via the ACE2 receptor. In laboratory experiments, the virus was able to infect human cells with high ACE2 levels, including models of human intestines and airways.
China discovers new bat coronavirus that poses risk of animal-to-human transmission
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 on Thursday, citing the latest study.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb says he's not too concerned on reports of a new coronavirus in China
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss reports of a new coronavirus in China.
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.
New coronavirus with ‘pandemic potential’ found in China, Daily Mail says
CoV-2, has been discovered in China and is “strikingly similar to the pandemic virus” and feared to be powerful
New coronavirus discovered in Chinese bats: What we know
Researchers have discovered a new coronavirus in Chinese bats. HKU5-CoV-2 is a coronavirus belonging to the merbecovirusgroup, which also includes the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) virus. RELATED: Another US agency assesses COVID-19 origin likely a Chinese 'lab leak': report
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.
Scientists in Wuhan discover a new strain of coronavirus
Experts are concerned about a new strain of coronavirus discovered in bats that could potentially spread to humans.
Chinese researchers find bat virus enters human cells via same pathway as COVID
A newly discovered bat coronavirus uses the same cell-surface protein to gain entry into human cells as the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, raising the possibility that it could someday spread to humans,
Another bat virus discovered from China—Here’s what makes HKU5-CoV-2 different from COVID-19
A team of Chinese researchers has discovered a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, which has the potential to infect human cells. The virus, linked to the same family as MERS, was found to bind to human ACE2 receptors,
China finds new coronavirus that can infect humans just as Covid-19 did
A new study led by Shi Zhengli, the Chinese scientist at the centre of research that’s suspected to have caused the Covid-19 ...
Covid returns? China finds new bat coronavirus with animal-to-human transmission risk: Report
A media report underscores that the virus, found by a Chinese team of virologists, uses the same human receptor as the virus ...
China identifies new bat coronavirus with potential for animal-to-human transmission
A team of Chinese researchers has discovered a new bat coronavirus that has the potential to jump from animals to humans, ...
China composite index slips 0.18%
Also weighing on markets, researchers in China said they discovered a new coronavirus in bats that enters cells using the same gateway as the virus that causes Covid-19.
China says Wuhan institute was not involved in creating COVID-19 virus
The Wuhan Institute of Virology was not involved in the creation or leakage of the COVID-19 virus, a spokesperson of China's ...
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New COVID-19 Variant HKU5-CoV-2 Detected In China Could Lead Another Pandemic: Can Existing Vaccines Protect You?
Another highly infectious variant of coronavirus - HKU5-CoV-2 detected in China is capable of evading vaccine-induced ...
Covid-like bat virus discovered at SAME LAB in China accused of leaking pandemic bug with fears it could infect humans
A NEW bat coronavirus has been discovered at the same Chinese lab at the centre of the Covid lab leak theory storm.
Moderna and Other Vaccine Stocks Climb After Coronavirus News From China
Concerns about coronavirus news out of China may have moved some vaccine-maker and travel stocks Friday. Shares of Moderna ...