New bat coronavirus found in China sparks concerns over pandemic five years after Covid-19

Scientists in Wuhan have identified a new bat coronavirus, named HKU5-CoV-2, with similarities to the virus that caused the Covid-19 pandemic. The virus uses the ACE2 receptor to enter human cells, raising concerns about its potential to infect humans, although there is currently no evidence of human transmission. The virus is related to MERS and the risk of human spillover is still being investigated, prompting experts to emphasize the importance of surveillance and biosecurity measures.

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