Covid-19 found in raccoon dogs in China, strengthens natural origin theory: Report

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A scientific sleuth in France has identified previously undisclosed genetic data from a food market in Wuhan, China, that she and colleagues say support the theory that coronavirus-infected animals there triggered the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published 6 days ago · Washington, United States

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Times of India

Covid-19 found in raccoon dogs in China, strengthens natural origin theory: Report

Science News: NEW YORK: A new analysis of genetic samples collected from a seafood market in central China's Wuhan city shows the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus i.

5 days ago·Mumbai, India

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The Guardian

New data links Covid-19’s origins to raccoon dogs at Wuhan market

Analysis of gene sequences by international team finds Covid-positive samples rich in raccoon dog DNA

5 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

New COVID-19 origins data point to raccoon dogs in China market

Wuhan is home to several labs involved in collecting and studying coronaviruses

6 days ago·India

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CTV News

New COVID origins data point to raccoon dogs in China market

Genetic material collected at a Chinese market near where the first human cases of COVID-19 were identified show raccoon dog DNA comingled with the virus, suggesting the pandemic may have originated from animals, not a lab, international experts say.

5 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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CBC News

New COVID origins data suggests pandemic linked to animals

International scientists who examined previously unavailable genetic data from samples collected at a market in China close to where the first human cases of COVID-19 were detected say they found new suggestions the pandemic may have originated from animals, not a lab.

5 days ago·Canada

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NDTV

Study Links Covid Origins To Racoon Dogs Sold In China Seafood Market

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world, its origin has kept researchers puzzled. Now, an international team of experts has found evidence suggesting that the virus might have spread from infected raccoon dogs being illegally sold at a seafood market in China's Wuhan, reported The New York Times. The team collected genetic data from swabs taken from the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market and nearby areas in 2020. Researchers took the swabs from f…

6 days ago·New Delhi, India

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