Scientists in Wuhan have discovered a new bat virus, HKU5-CoV-2, raising fears of another pandemic. Learn about its origins, risks, and potential human transmission.

New coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2 only ‘one small step from ... the same used by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes Covid-19. As of now, HKU5 viruses can only use the ACE2 gene in bats and can ...

HKU5-CoV-2 (Bat Virus) Symptoms There are no confirmed human cases of HKU5-CoV-2, so its symptoms remain unknown. However, because it belongs to the same subgenus as MERS and COVID-19, ...

Thailand has identified HKU5-CoV-2, a new bat coronavirus, but officials assure the public there is no immediate risk. While the virus shares similarities with SARS-CoV-2, it hasn’t infected humans.

Scientists also discovered that HKU5-CoV-2 might infect human cells as well as small lung or gut tissues cultured in a lab. The researchers also revealed that the virus can transmit through an ...

The new virus called HKU5-CoV-2 was found by a team of virologists led by Shi Zhengli, a scientist known as “Batwoman” for her work in coronaviruses at the Wuhan Institute, ...

HKU5-CoV-2: A new coronavirus in bats, called HKU5-CoV-2, has been discovered by the scientists at China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology. This virus is similar to the virus that causes Covid-19.

HKU5-CoV-2 carries a risk of animal-to-human transmission and binds to humans like the virus that causes COVID-19. Researchers published their findings about the new virus in a recent study.

HKU5-CoV-2 carries a risk of animal-to-human transmission and binds to humans like the virus that causes COVID-19. Researchers published their findings about the new virus in a recent study.