Why a New Bat Coronavirus in China Is Raising Concern
“Scientists at China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology recently reported the discovery of another bat-borne coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, which is capable of entering cells using human ACE2 — the same receptor that played a critical role in the devastating spread of Covid-19. Although there have been no reported human infections, the news boosted shares of vaccine makers, underscoring global concerns about the ongoing threat of animal diseases capable of sparking deadly outbreaks.”
