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COVID-19 Outbreak to Take Place Soon? ‘Batwoman’ Virologist of China Says Another Coronavirus Epidemic is Highly Likely

The leading Chinese virologist, who has extensively studied bats and their role as carriers of infectious agents that can be transmitted to humans, cites previous outbreaks of coronavirus-related illnesses.

COVID-19 Outbreak to Take Place Soon? ‘Batwoman’ Virologist of China Says Another Coronavirus Epidemic is Highly Likely

Renowned Chinese virologist Shi Zhengli, often known as 'Batwoman' for her vast study on viruses of animal origin, has warned about the probable appearance of a new coronavirus outbreak. According to the South China Morning Post, she emphasises the significance of global preparation in light of the lessons learnt from the disastrous Covid-19 outbreak. This leading Chinese virologist, who has extensively studied bats and their role as carriers of infectious agents that can be transmitted to humans, cites previous outbreaks of coronavirus-related illnesses, such as the 2003 SARS outbreak and the recent Covid-19 pandemic, as indicators of future outbreaks. COVID-19 Causing Coronavirus Can Be Detected in Tears Sampled by Ocular Swab: Study.

‘Batwoman’ Virologist of China Says Another Coronavirus Epidemic is Highly Likely

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