Another pandemic scare? Chinese scientists discover new bat coronavirus

Feb 21, 2025 - 15:30
Another pandemic scare? Chinese scientists discover new bat coronavirus

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Scientists in China have identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, capable of infecting humans by binding to the ACE2 receptor, similar to SARS-CoV-2. The discovery raises concerns about potential spillover events, although the virus's efficiency in binding to human ACE2 is lower than SARS-CoV-2.

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