I have no reason to believe this was done on purpose.
Rabid conspiracy theories belong on DU.
Throughout human history viruses have cropped up from time to time. This is nothing new and to blame someone for this is stupid.
The US had built this virus as shown in an article in 2015. Patient O had no contact with market. China has 2 bioweapons lab in area. Commie spies have tried to steal viruses.
These are known facts.
Also known fact..response of China is unprecedented. If wrong..name me another time you have seen this kind of response.