Lab experiments showed that the virus could infect human cells with high ACE2 levels, including models of human intestines and airways.
NEWS
China Discovers New Bat Coronavirus with COVID-Like Entry: What It Means for Global Health
Chinese scientists have identified a new bat coronavirus capable of entering human cells via ACE2 receptors similar to SARS-Cov-, though less efficiently.
How Russia, China, and the ‘debt brake’ are keeping Germany’s economy stuck in the slow lane as voters go to the polls
Germany has the world’s third-largest economy, but is struggling to kickstart growth. It’s one of the issues facing voters in Sunday’s elections.
New bat coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2 identified in China: Does it pose a risk to humans?
The study found that HKU5-CoV-2 contains a furin cleavage site, a feature that enhances viral entry into cells via the ACE2 receptor. In laboratory experiments, the virus was able to infect human …
China’s Naval Drill Draws Cautious Response From Australia, NZ
China’s live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman Sea triggered heightened concern but relatively muted criticism from the leaders of Australia and New Zealand on Saturday.
Just like AI, China’s biotech is disrupting the world. Is the US ready?
Chinese scientists are celebrating a new breakthrough cancer drug, but some Chinese citizens are skeptical of domestically made drugs. Is China’s biotech industry a threat to US pharma? CNN’s Will Ripley investigates.
New COVID-19 Variant HKU5-CoV-2 Detected In China Could Lead Another Pandemic: Can Existing Vaccines Protect You?
Another highly infectious variant of coronavirus – HKU5-CoV-2 detected in China is capable of evading vaccine-induced immunity. Will this new variant trigger another pandemic? Read on to find out!
Australia says China failed to explain inadequate navy live-fire notice
Australia accused China on Saturday of failing to give satisfactory reasons for what it called inadequate notice of a live-fire drill in waters between Australia and New Zealand that forced airlines …
Discovery of potential pandemic virus in China raises global health concerns
Researchers in China have discovered a new coronavirus in bats that they say has the potential to spread to humans, after the world was recently hit by the COVID-19 pandemic
Another pandemic scare? New bat coronavirus discovered in China with a potential to infect humans
The recently identified HKU5-CoV-2 virus has been found in bats within China. While there is a potential risk of transmission to humans, researchers have noted that further investigation is needed to …
What is HKU5-CoV-2, the new bat coronavirus in China that could trigger another Covid-19 pandemic? All details
After Covid-19 and HMPV, a new bat coronavirus discovered in China has sparked concerns among health officials and has triggered another pandemic fear. The newly discovered virus, however, is yet to …
Another Covid-like scare? China discovers new bat coronavirus with potential of human transmission
In laboratory tests, the team observed that HKU5-CoV-2 was capable of infecting human cell cultures in the mini-human organ models they utilized.
China Discovers New Deadly Bat Coronavirus —Are We On The Brink Of Another Pandemic?
Chinese scientists have identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, capable of binding to human cells, raising fresh concerns.
ADVERTISEMENT
