Posted on 02/21/2025 11:08:19 AM PST by Miami Rebel
Chinese scientists have found a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, that can infect humans, raising concerns about another potential pandemic. This virus can attach to the same human cell receptor (ACE2) that Covid-19 used to spread, making experts pay close attention.
The discovery was made by a team led by Shi Zhengli, famously known as "batwoman" for her work on bat viruses. The study, published in the journal Cell, involved scientists from top research institutes, including the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
HKU5-CoV-2 is part of the merbecovirus family, which also includes the MERS virus. It was first found in bats in Hong Kong and has now been identified as a new strain that can attach to human cells.
The virus can also bind to cells in various animals, increasing its chances of jumping between species. However, scientists say that its ability to infect humans is much weaker compared to Covid-19, as per South China Morning Post.
Can It Cause Another Pandemic?
Experts caution that while this new virus can infect human cells, it doesn’t seem as dangerous as Covid-19—at least not yet. The risk of it spreading widely among humans is considered low, but researchers warn that viruses like this can evolve over time.
Why It’s Important to Stay Alert Even though HKU5-CoV-2 isn’t an immediate threat, its discovery highlights the importance of monitoring viruses in animals that could eventually infect humans. The Covid-19 pandemic taught us how quickly a virus can spread if not caught early.
Scientists stress that ongoing research and global health monitoring are key to preventing future outbreaks.
...are working on it.
The problem with third-world mentality is safety isn’t a concern until it’s too late. Bhopal. As I remember the report all of the safety equipment was in place. All the procedures were there. They weren’t followed. I’ve run into this issue with employees from third world countries. A plug gets cut off a tool and they’ll jury rig something rather than put on a new one. Or, they’ll smoke around combustible chemicals. Or, they’ll steal copper from a live circuit.
After the Covid leak a western scientist lifted the photos of the Chinese covid lab off their website and showed where containment cabinets had defective rubber seals. There were several safety issues shown on the Chinese website. All those photos were taken down.
The issue is third world culture is not one of safety first. And I guarantee if someone in the lab thought they’d been exposed they would go on as if nothing happened. The higher the position or rank, the less subject they’ll feel for anything that might inconvenience them. This is one problem with countries like North Korea, China or India venturing into technologies with the potential for mass deaths. The cultural attitude just isn’t set for safe running.
Even in first world countries, accidents happen. But the probability goes way up when you involve someone from the third world.
You’ll know it’s a man-made product when the spike protein has an increased affinity for human ACE2 cell receptors.
My source of vitamin C
My MD thought the whole thing was crazy, told me I didn’t need a vax. He does prescribe 11 nutritional supplements for me, which I’ve been talking for decades before I met him.
Of course, he didn’t go to med school in the US, where they are funded by BigPharma.
Just get your weight down to the normal range, take a ton of vitamin C, eat a lot of veggies and fruit, get enough sleep, exercise at least an hour a day and you’ll be fine.
Another compliance test? Still recalcitrant. 😵🚫💉💊😷🐂💨💩
Well, it worked so well for em the last time, maybe even better this time?
It’s about all they got left other than crocodile tears.....poor commie babies. Spit.
Out of curiosity, I asked my Primary Physician, my Cardiologist, and my Endocrinologist if I should get the COVID vaxx.
The first two both asked me “Why in the world would you want to do that!!??”
The Endocrinologist was on the fence.
My cousin died of Covid. Not a common cold.
LOL - yeah, I found my PCP’s hot button when I told him “If I can’t get it from you I ain’t a-gittin’ it from WalMart.” Apparently it was a very sore spot...
,,, the manufactured virus campaigns go hand in hand with the distribution of fentanyl. It's a way to thin the population without using bullets.
I had a doctor appointment about a year ago. I’m in my 70’s.
In the paperwork before the appointment, they asked if I worry about having food in the house? No. Do I worry about my safety in my home? No. Does anyone yell at you in your home? YES.
When my wife and I got to the appointment, they discretely separated us so they could talk to me.
You say people yell at you in your home? Yes.
Who yells at you? My wife and my 30-year-old son yell at me.
How often do they yell at you? I hung my head and said they yell at me every single day.
What do they yell at you about? They yell at me about anything and everything.
Until I put my hearing aids in. Then they stop yelling at me.
Oh no, gotta bring back Fauci and what’s-her-ne . . .!
what’s-her-name . . .!
Been there, done that, didn’t get the vax.
Your friend is wrong.
I have friends who are worth several hundred million and some can move markets...they’ve heard no such thing.
There are obvious reason for the fall today.
The new estimations for next year’s inflation came out at around 10:15am
Tell your “trading desk” friend to look at the chart at that time
Is it election time again already?
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