Wuhan Scientists Discover Bat Coronavirus With Potential to Infect Humans

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.