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Discovery of New Bat Coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2 Raises Public Health Concerns

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 - by Victor Santos - Leave a Comment

Researchers in China have identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, with potential to infect humans. The virus has similarities to SARS-CoV-2 and was found to bind to human ACE2 receptors. …

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Chinese Team Discovers New Bat Coronavirus with Potential for Human Infection

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 - by Maya Chowdhury - Leave a Comment

A Chinese research team has discovered a new bat coronavirus capable of infecting humans by using the same receptor utilized by the Covid-19 virus. Led by virologist Shi Zhengli, the …