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New Bat Coronavirus Discovery: HKU5-CoV-2 Shows Potential to Infect Humans Through ACE2 Receptor
Researchers in China have found a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, which can infect humans through the same receptor as SARS-CoV-2. Despite its ability to bind to human cells in labs, its efficiency is notably lower than COVID-19's virus, minimizing pandemic risk. The virus highlights concerns of zoonotic spillover from bats and has prompted calls for ongoing monitoring and research.
Wuhan Scientists Discover Bat Coronavirus With Potential to Infect Humans
Wuhan researchers have identified HKU5-CoV-2, a new bat coronavirus capable of infecting human cells via ACE2 receptors, similar to SARS-CoV-2. While it shows possible zoonotic risks, certain adaptation factors indicate a lower threat of causing a pandemic compared to COVID-19.
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