The “scientists” are only baffled because they are really political propagandists raking in the grant dough.
Even if they're not, they have little option BUT to be 'baffled' because to investigate and provide answers they risk biting the hand that feeds them (professional persecution, loss of license, etc.). Few brave professionals have dared cross them (McCullough among them).
The narrative - and the conspirators - must be protected. The grant money ensures that continued protection.
This article is just more evidence of that fact and of the total corruption of those who dare use the title 'scientist' (or MD, for that matter) without freely asking the hard questions, publishing their findings and/or providing effective pre/post medical care.
Until those who corrupted science are held to account - Fauxi among them, but FAR from the highest authority - things will NEVER again be normal and will remain subject to the whims of those desperate to maintain this paradigm, regardless their motivation or nationality.