Scientists have identified a new coronavirus in bats

Scientists have identified a new coronavirus in bats, but it’s not a public health threat
Scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China have discovered a new lineage of a coronavirus in bats that can enter human cells in a similar fashion as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19,
New coronavirus found in bats is not currently 'concern to public health': CDC
The CDC said in a statement on Monday that it does not believe the new coronavirus found in bats poses a concern to public health currently.
New bat coronavirus discovered in China sparks pandemic concerns
The discovery of a new bat coronavirus in China has sparked concerns of another pandemic. The virus, HKU5-CoV-2, is similar to to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
China's Wuhan lab sparks new coronavirus fears as it plans 'ominous' new experiments
The Chinese lab located just eight miles from the first known cases of coronavirus has published new research which included an "ominous note", an expert said. Researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology identified a new strain of coronavirus in bats that can infiltrate human cells similarly to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid -19.
New Coronavirus Found in Bats, Experts Say It’s No Threat
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists in China have discovered a new type of coronavirus in bats that can infect human cells, but experts say it’s not a threat to public health -- right now.
What Doctors Say About the New Bat Coronavirus Discovered in China
A new coronavirus has just been detected in bats. Lab tests show the virus can infect human cells, but experts say not to be concerned. Here’s everything we know so far. Given everything that happened with the COVID-19 pandemic,
Wuhan labs experimenting with ‘ominous’ new bat coronavirus, scientists warn
Chinese scientists are planning “ominous” experiments similar to those that could have triggered the Covid pandemic, experts have said. The Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) published new research this month announcing it had found a bat coronavirus that can enter human cells similar to a Covid-19 infection.
Scientists identify new coronavirus in bats
Scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China have discovered a new lineage of coronavirus in bats that can enter human cells in a similar way to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19.
CDC: New coronavirus found in bats is not currently a threat to humans
The announcement comes after Chinese researchers published a paper saying they found a new bat coronavirus that could infect humans.
Wuhan Lab’s ominous bat virus research stokes global fears; scientists warn of alarming Covid-like capabilities, new strain shows ability to infect human cells
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Wuhan lab at centre of Covid lab-leak theory planning ‘ominous’ new bat experiments as experts issue chilling warnings
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Wuhan Covid lab planning ‘ominous’ new bat experiments
Chinese scientists are planning “ominous” experiments similar to those that could have triggered the Covid pandemic, experts ...
Scientist verdict on new bat coronavirus in China and 'potential for human spillover'
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COVID-like bat virus discovered by researchers in same Chinese lab accused of leaking deadly 2020 outbreak: study
The virus, unearthed at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission, though the ...
Scientists Discover New Coronavirus With Potential to Infect Humans: What to Know
Scientists in China have found a new coronavirus in bats that could possibly infect humans, but the risk remains low for now.
How is the new Wuhan coronavirus different from the old? Key differences between SARS-CoV-2 and HKU5-CoV-2
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Wuhan virologists identify new coronavirus in bats. It has a disturbing similarity to COVID-19
Findings reported by a team of virologists at the Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases at Wuhan Institute of Virology.