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Chinese Hacker Accused of Stealing US Vaccine Research Arrested in Italy
Italian authorities arrested Xu Zewei, a Chinese national, accused by US prosecutors of stealing US coronavirus vaccine research for China's Ministry of State Security in early 2020; the FBI hailed the arrest as a significant breakthrough, given the rarity of apprehending Chinese intelligence-linked...
Chinese Hacker Accused of Stealing US Vaccine Research Arrested in Italy
Italian authorities arrested Xu Zewei, a Chinese national, accused by US prosecutors of stealing US coronavirus vaccine research for China's Ministry of State Security in early 2020; the FBI hailed the arrest as a significant breakthrough, given the rarity of apprehending Chinese intelligence-linked...
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New Bat Coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2 Poses Pandemic Threat
American scientists warn that the newly discovered bat coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2, originating from a Chinese lab and closely related to MERS, could infect humans with only minor mutations, raising pandemic concerns due to its potential to bind to human ACE2 cells.
New Bat Coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2 Poses Pandemic Threat
American scientists warn that the newly discovered bat coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2, originating from a Chinese lab and closely related to MERS, could infect humans with only minor mutations, raising pandemic concerns due to its potential to bind to human ACE2 cells.
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Trump Halts Funding for Gain-of-Function Research
US President Donald Trump has issued a decree halting funding for gain-of-function research in certain countries, citing concerns about potential accidental leaks of pathogens, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and a recent US intelligence report suggesting the virus may have originated...
Trump Halts Funding for Gain-of-Function Research
US President Donald Trump has issued a decree halting funding for gain-of-function research in certain countries, citing concerns about potential accidental leaks of pathogens, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and a recent US intelligence report suggesting the virus may have originated...
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New Coronavirus Raises Pandemic Concerns
A new coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, similar to SARS-CoV-2 and MERS, has been discovered in bats in China, raising concerns about its pandemic potential despite currently lacking human transmission; experts urge global preparedness and collaboration, highlighting the ongoing threat of zoonotic spillover.
New Coronavirus Raises Pandemic Concerns
A new coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, similar to SARS-CoV-2 and MERS, has been discovered in bats in China, raising concerns about its pandemic potential despite currently lacking human transmission; experts urge global preparedness and collaboration, highlighting the ongoing threat of zoonotic spillover.
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New Bat Coronavirus Raises Pandemic Concerns
Researchers in China discovered a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, which binds to the same human receptor as SARS-CoV-2, raising concerns about potential zoonotic spillover; however, current risk of human transmission is considered low.
New Bat Coronavirus Raises Pandemic Concerns
Researchers in China discovered a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, which binds to the same human receptor as SARS-CoV-2, raising concerns about potential zoonotic spillover; however, current risk of human transmission is considered low.
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Federal Court Overturns Ruling on Bavaria's COVID-19 Quarantine Regulation
The German Federal Administrative Court overturned a Bavarian court ruling that invalidated a November 2020 Bavarian regulation mandating quarantine for people arriving from COVID-19 risk areas designated by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), stating the lower court's decision violated federal law. Th...
Federal Court Overturns Ruling on Bavaria's COVID-19 Quarantine Regulation
The German Federal Administrative Court overturned a Bavarian court ruling that invalidated a November 2020 Bavarian regulation mandating quarantine for people arriving from COVID-19 risk areas designated by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), stating the lower court's decision violated federal law. Th...
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WHO Concludes COVID-19 Likely Zoonotic, But Data Gaps Prevent Lab Leak Determination
A WHO expert group concluded that COVID-19 most likely originated in animals, but a lack of data from China prevented a determination on the lab-leak hypothesis, highlighting the need for greater transparency in future pandemic investigations.
WHO Concludes COVID-19 Likely Zoonotic, But Data Gaps Prevent Lab Leak Determination
A WHO expert group concluded that COVID-19 most likely originated in animals, but a lack of data from China prevented a determination on the lab-leak hypothesis, highlighting the need for greater transparency in future pandemic investigations.
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Saudi Arabia Reports MERS-CoV Outbreak
A recent MERS-CoV outbreak in Saudi Arabia between March 1 and April 21, 2025, reported nine cases with two deaths, including a cluster of six healthcare workers in Riyadh, highlighting the ongoing risk of this deadly virus.
Saudi Arabia Reports MERS-CoV Outbreak
A recent MERS-CoV outbreak in Saudi Arabia between March 1 and April 21, 2025, reported nine cases with two deaths, including a cluster of six healthcare workers in Riyadh, highlighting the ongoing risk of this deadly virus.
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Wuhan Lab's Safety Measures Questioned After Bat Coronavirus Study
US virologists Ian Lipkin and Ralph Baric raised concerns in the New York Times about insufficient safety measures used in a Wuhan lab studying the bat coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2, which demonstrated the ability to infect human cells in a Bsl-2 plus lab, highlighting the need for stricter biosafety proto...
Wuhan Lab's Safety Measures Questioned After Bat Coronavirus Study
US virologists Ian Lipkin and Ralph Baric raised concerns in the New York Times about insufficient safety measures used in a Wuhan lab studying the bat coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2, which demonstrated the ability to infect human cells in a Bsl-2 plus lab, highlighting the need for stricter biosafety proto...
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New Bat Coronavirus Can Infect Human Cells, Raising Pandemic Concerns
Researchers in China discovered HKU5-CoV-2, a bat coronavirus that can infect human cells via the ACE2 receptor, raising concerns about a potential new pandemic due to the lack of pre-existing immunity; the virus's ability to infect human cells and its discovery in minks suggest a zoonotic spillover...
New Bat Coronavirus Can Infect Human Cells, Raising Pandemic Concerns
Researchers in China discovered HKU5-CoV-2, a bat coronavirus that can infect human cells via the ACE2 receptor, raising concerns about a potential new pandemic due to the lack of pre-existing immunity; the virus's ability to infect human cells and its discovery in minks suggest a zoonotic spillover...
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60% Bias Score
Long Covid Prevalence Significantly Reduced, but Long-Term Impacts Remain a Concern
Long Covid, persistent symptoms after a Covid-19 infection, initially affected 6-8% but now affects 1-2% of patients, with women and those with pre-existing conditions at higher risk; long-term symptoms such as fatigue and cognitive impairment can lead to severe disability and require extensive long...
Long Covid Prevalence Significantly Reduced, but Long-Term Impacts Remain a Concern
Long Covid, persistent symptoms after a Covid-19 infection, initially affected 6-8% but now affects 1-2% of patients, with women and those with pre-existing conditions at higher risk; long-term symptoms such as fatigue and cognitive impairment can lead to severe disability and require extensive long...
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Dutch Businessmen Ordered to Return €20 Million from Pandemic Mask Deal
A Dutch court ordered three businessmen to return at least €20 million from a €100 million deal selling masks to the government during the COVID-19 pandemic, following revelations the deal was routed through their private company despite using a non-profit to initially secure it.
Dutch Businessmen Ordered to Return €20 Million from Pandemic Mask Deal
A Dutch court ordered three businessmen to return at least €20 million from a €100 million deal selling masks to the government during the COVID-19 pandemic, following revelations the deal was routed through their private company despite using a non-profit to initially secure it.
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