Scientists have identified a new coronavirus in bats

Scientists have identified a new coronavirus in bats, but it’s not a public health threat
Scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China have discovered a new lineage of a coronavirus in bats that can enter human cells in a similar fashion as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19,
New coronavirus found in bats is not currently 'concern to public health': CDC
The CDC said in a statement on Monday that it does not believe the new coronavirus found in bats poses a concern to public health currently.
What Doctors Are Saying About the New Bat Coronavirus
HKU5-CoV-2 is a form of coronavirus that was just detected in bats. The recent study picked up the virus after analyzing anal swabs taken from a certain type of bat from the genus Pipistrellus. This coronavirus is in the same family as Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), a severe and deadly respiratory virus.
New bat coronavirus discovered in China sparks pandemic concerns
The discovery of a new bat coronavirus in China has sparked concerns of another pandemic. The virus, HKU5-CoV-2, is similar to to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
New bat coronavirus sparks pandemic fears – as scientists warn it’s ‘cousin’ kills a THIRD of its victims
A NEWLY discovered bat coronavirus found in China has raised pandemic fears, experts warn. Named HKU5-CoV-2, the virus was identified by scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, which has
New Coronavirus Discovered in Chinese Bats Sparks Alarm
HKU5-CoV-2 was found by a Chinese research team led by virologist Shi Zhengli, known as "Batwoman" for her work on coronaviruses, especially at the Wuhan Institute, which has been at the center of the theory suggesting COVID-19 came from a lab leak—something Shi has denied.
New Bat Coronavirus Discovered in China
Scientists in China have identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, but health experts caution against overreacting,
New coronavirus identified in bats
Scientists in China have identified a new strain of coronavirus in bats that has the potential to infect humans in a manner similar to COVID-19, according to a study published last week in the journal "Cell." As of Feb. 26, there were no reported infections in humans.
New Coronavirus Found in Bats, Experts Say It’s No Threat
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists in China have discovered a new type of coronavirus in bats that can infect human cells, but experts say it’s not a threat to public health -- right now.
Wuhan labs experimenting with ‘ominous’ new bat coronavirus, scientists warn
Chinese scientists are planning “ominous” experiments similar to those that could have triggered the Covid pandemic, experts have said. The Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) published new research this month announcing it had found a bat coronavirus that can enter human cells similar to a Covid-19 infection.
CDC: New coronavirus found in bats is not currently a threat to humans
The announcement comes after Chinese researchers published a paper saying they found a new bat coronavirus that could infect humans.
Scientists Discover New Coronavirus With Potential to Infect Humans: What to Know
Scientists in China have found a new coronavirus in bats that could possibly infect humans, but the risk remains low for now.
CDC Speaks Out as New Coronavirus in China Sparks Concerns
HKU5-CoV-2 has sparked concerns because it can spread to humans in a similar way to the one that caused the COVID-19 pandemic ...
How new bat virus is different from Covid 19? All you need to know about HKU5-CoV2
On the other hand, this new found bat virus is initially found in bats in Hing Kong. Because HKU5-CoV-2 is member of ...
New coronavirus found in bats, but not currently 'concern to public health': CDC
Researchers say lab studies show the new strain discovered in bats may have the potential to infect humans, but there are no ...
COVID-like bat virus discovered by researchers in same Chinese lab accused of leaking deadly 2020 outbreak: study
The virus, unearthed at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission, though the ...
'Batwoman' Shi Zhengli discovered a new bat coronavirus HKU5-Cov-2 and its impact on human health. Who is she?
A team of Chinese researchers, led by 'batwoman' Shi Zhengli discovered a new bat coronavirus HKU5-Cov-2 which could ...