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Newly discovered bat coronavirus can spread to humans like Covid-19: Experts
New Delhi, Feb 22: The newly discovered bat coronavirus -- HKU5-CoV-2 -- can spread to humans like Covid-19, said experts on Saturday, raising fresh health concerns.
New bat coronavirus with human transmission potential discovered in China
Beijing, Feb 22: A team of Chinese virologists has identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, that could potentially infect humans. Led by Shi Zhengli, a renowned scientist known as "Batwoman" for her extensive research on coronaviruses, the discovery raises concerns about the possibility of another zoonotic spillover.