[Servant of the Nine]

Sorry, but yesterday the NIH identified it as a variant Coronavirus (common cold). New variants turn up regularly, that's why we don't have a vaccine for the common cold, there is too fast a change in the mix.

This one is more lethal than any in years, but still less than 5% lethality.
That is way too low for a bioweapon.

So9

[eno_]

I disagree that a 5% death rate is too low for a bioweapon. One reason were are not wiped out by ebola is that it kills quickly and comprehensively. It doesn't ever get very far. A bioweapon is a balancing act.

Still, the quotes from these Russians are not exactly awe inspiring. One mistakes a bacteria for a virus (though that could be translation error), and others are not backed by any facts or deductions. A pile of loose assertions, and very little useful information.

[bonesmccoy]

Dittos to the borg!