US EditionNew study reinforces theory Covid emerged at Chinese market
- A new study published in the journal Cell provides evidence supporting the theory that humans first contracted Covid-19 from infected animals at a Chinese market in late 2019.
- Researchers analyzed over 800 swabs from the Huanan Seafood Market, finding more DNA from wild mammals than humans, suggesting a possible link to the virus.
- Infectious disease epidemiologist James Wood stated the study "provides very strong evidence" indicating that the market was a hotspot for the pandemic's emergence.
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PressNewsAgencyNew Study Reveals Animals at Wuhan Market Linked to COVID-19 Origins
A new study identifies raccoon dogs and civet cats as likely carriers of SARS-CoV-2 at the Huanan market, supporting the theory that infected animals caused the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings highlight the need to understand pandemic origins and prevent future zoonotic spillovers. A recent global study has compiled a list of wildlife species found in [...]
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, an effort they hope could allow them to trace the outbreak back to its source. Researchers analyzed genetic material gathered from the Chinese market where the first outbreak was detected and found that the most likely animals were racoon dogs, civet cats and bamboo rats. The scientists suspect infected animals wer…
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