A new bat coronavirus named HKU5-CoV-2, discovered by a Chinese research team led by virologist Shi Zhengli, has been identified as capable of infecting humans. This virus can use the human ACE2 receptor to enter cells, similar to SARS-CoV-2, raising concerns due to its potential for zoonotic transmission. Laboratory tests have confirmed its ability to infect human cell tissues.
New Bat Coronavirus with Pandemic Potential Found in China
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| Published: | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Author: | Horse |
| Post Date: | 2025-02-21 15:22:38 by Horse |
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A new coronavirus with "pandemic potential" has just been discovered in China, and it’s potent enough to spread among humans.
Researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology detected the deadly strain in bats, warning it could be even more lethal—ki*ling up to a third of those infected.
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