[_Jim]

Are you suggesting this complicated, studied, technical process is underway now in climate controlled, fully-equipped facilities in the back-woods of China?

Kind af a 'secret too big to keep' don't you think?

[riri]

No, I actually I don't. I really don't know if this in bio engineered or natural. Actually, I don't think it matters much now. It is out, it is about and we have to find a way to deal with it.

I found it troubling that it survives for such a long period of time outside a host. If I were going to play around with bugs, that may be one characteristic I would factor in.

As aristeides, politely pointed out there are corona viruses that live outside for longer periods.

I guess I don't understand your cantankerous attitude. If you feel you are on such a higher plane, surely there a purely scientific boards where you can go and be among others that can stimulate your mind. Us morons, here on Free Republic, must bore an intellectual giant such as yourself.

[Smokin' Joe]

No more far fetched than having state of the art, top secret ,stealth aircraft flying out of the desert in Nevada....

The facility is where you put it.