Another bat virus discovered from China—Here’s what makes HKU5-CoV-2 different from COVID-19

Another bat virus discovered from China—Here’s what makes HKU5-CoV-2 different from COVID-19

Scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China have identified a new bat coronavirus named HKU5-CoV-2. The discovery, published in the journal Cell, has sparked global interest due to its similarities to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. The research was led by renowned virologist Dr Shi Zhengli, often called “Batwoman” for…

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