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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64% Bias Score
CIA Concludes COVID-19 Most Likely Originated from Lab Leak
The CIA has concluded that a lab leak is the most likely origin of the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a shift from previous uncertainty and prioritizing further investigation into the Wuhan Institute of Virology's potential role, despite claims that the assessment predates the current administration and...
CIA Concludes COVID-19 Most Likely Originated from Lab Leak
The CIA has concluded that a lab leak is the most likely origin of the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a shift from previous uncertainty and prioritizing further investigation into the Wuhan Institute of Virology's potential role, despite claims that the assessment predates the current administration and...
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60% Bias Score
House Report: COVID-19 Likely Originated in Wuhan Lab; US Pandemic Preparedness Weaknesses Highlighted
A House Select Subcommittee report asserts COVID-19 likely originated in a Wuhan lab, criticizes the WHO's response, and highlights US pandemic preparedness weaknesses, recommending increased domestic manufacturing and state-level emergency stockpiles.
House Report: COVID-19 Likely Originated in Wuhan Lab; US Pandemic Preparedness Weaknesses Highlighted
A House Select Subcommittee report asserts COVID-19 likely originated in a Wuhan lab, criticizes the WHO's response, and highlights US pandemic preparedness weaknesses, recommending increased domestic manufacturing and state-level emergency stockpiles.
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64% Bias Score
CIA Assesses COVID-19 Lab Leak More Likely
The CIA now believes a lab leak is more likely the origin of COVID-19 than a natural origin, despite "low confidence" in its assessment, marking a significant shift in the agency's stance and raising concerns about the transparency of Chinese research practices.
CIA Assesses COVID-19 Lab Leak More Likely
The CIA now believes a lab leak is more likely the origin of COVID-19 than a natural origin, despite "low confidence" in its assessment, marking a significant shift in the agency's stance and raising concerns about the transparency of Chinese research practices.
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48% Bias Score
CIA: COVID-19 Likely Originated from Lab Leak
The CIA now assesses a lab leak as the more likely origin of COVID-19, reversing its previous neutral stance based on a review of existing intelligence, though with low confidence, creating further tension with China.
CIA: COVID-19 Likely Originated from Lab Leak
The CIA now assesses a lab leak as the more likely origin of COVID-19, reversing its previous neutral stance based on a review of existing intelligence, though with low confidence, creating further tension with China.
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56% Bias Score
House Committee Backs COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory
A House Select Subcommittee report concluded COVID-19 likely originated from a lab accident in Wuhan, China, citing NIH funding of risky research and contradicting prevailing zoonotic theories; the report also criticized pandemic response measures but praised vaccine development.
House Committee Backs COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory
A House Select Subcommittee report concluded COVID-19 likely originated from a lab accident in Wuhan, China, citing NIH funding of risky research and contradicting prevailing zoonotic theories; the report also criticized pandemic response measures but praised vaccine development.
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60% Bias Score