coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic

New bat coronavirus discovered in China sparks pandemic concerns
The discovery of a new bat coronavirus in China has sparked concerns of another pandemic. The virus, HKU5-CoV-2, is similar to to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
New Coronavirus Discovered in Chinese Bats Sparks Alarm
HKU5-CoV-2 was found by a Chinese research team led by virologist Shi Zhengli, known as "Batwoman" for her work on coronaviruses, especially at the Wuhan Institute, which has been at the center of the theory suggesting COVID-19 came from a lab leak—something Shi has denied.
Covid-Like Bat Virus Discovered by Researchers in Chinese Lab
Researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China said they discovered a new coronavirus in bats that enters cells using the same gateway as the virus that causes Covid-19.
What Is HKU5-CoV-2? Scientists Find Bat Virus Similar To COVID-19
Researchers have discovered a virus that could enter human cells in a similar way to COVID-19. But they caution it's much more poorly adapted to humans.
Another bat virus discovered from China—Here’s what makes HKU5-CoV-2 different from COVID-19
A team of Chinese researchers has discovered a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, which has the potential to infect human cells. The virus, linked to the same family as MERS, was found to bind to human ACE2 receptors,
New Coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2 In Bats Can Infect Human Cells Just Like COVID-19
Researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology have detected a new coronavirus in bats that is capable of entering human cells using the exact same mechanism as SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
5 years after COVID, Americans are split on whether it's still a threat
Pew Research Center conducted a survey to gauge Americans’ views on the current COVID risk and how the pandemic was handled.
COVID-like bat virus discovered by researchers in same Chinese lab accused of leaking deadly 2020 outbreak: study
The virus, unearthed at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission, though the ...
Colin Farrell wins SAG Award after Jamie Lee Curtis calls him out for giving her COVID
Colin Farrell won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Batman spinoff "The Penguin," where he shared a hilarious moment with Jamie ...
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A small study on Covid vaccine safety sparks an online tempest
A small study on Covid vaccine safety has sparked an online tempest — and highlighted the conundrum faced by some scientists.
Steve Martin says Martin Short and Maya Rudolph are proof ‘the SNL 50th Covid curse is real’
Martin, 79, and Short, 74, attended the star-studded “ SNL50: The Anniversary Special ” and also have been performing ...
Chinese researchers find bat virus enters human cells via same pathway as COVID
A newly discovered bat coronavirus uses the same cell-surface protein to gain entry into human cells as the SARS-CoV-2 virus ...
Martin Short unable to accept SAG Award after contracting COVID at “SNL50”
The actor won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for "Only Murders in the Building." Who could have ...
Caesars Palace, MLB stadium, an ice cream truck: DOGE reveals how schools spent billions in COVID-relief funds
Schools spent nearly $200 billion of COVID-relief dollars on expenses that had "little" impact on students, DOGE said.
Five years after COVID-19, what have we learned?
Five years since the worst pandemic in a century began spreading across the globe, we find ourselves in a world where trust ...