Scientists again link covid pandemic origin to Wuhan market animals
Genetic evidence from a new report suggests the coronavirus pandemic most likely spilled over from animals in the Wuhan market.
A new genetic analysis of animals in the Wuhan market in 2019 may help find COVID-19’s origin
Scientists searching for the origins of COVID-19 have zeroed in on a short list of animals that possibly helped spread it to people.
COVID pandemic: Researchers create shortlist of animals that could reveal Wuhan origins of virus
A new genetic analysis looks at species of animals present at the Wuhan market that may have spread COVID-19 to people. View on euronews
New analysis of samples from Wuhan animal market supports its role as a central site of early spread of Covid-19
After an in-depth analysis of the genetic material from hundreds of swabs taken from the walls, floors, machines and drains inside the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, China — a site that’s been described as an epicenter of early spread of Covid-19 — scientists say they now know exactly which species of animals were in the same area where investigators also found the most positive samples the virus that causes Covid-19.
Genetic ghosts suggest Covid’s market origins
The samples were collected by Chinese officials in the early stages of Covid and are one of the most scientifically valuable sources of information on the origins of the pandemic. An early link with the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market was established when patients appeared in hospitals in Wuhan with a mystery pneumonia.
New data supports animal market origins of COVID-19 pandemic
A new study supports the theory that the coronavirus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic originated from Hunan Seafood Wholesale wet market in Wuhan, China.
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