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WHO Urges China for COVID-19 Origins Data

6/28/2025

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The WHO's Scientific Advisory Group has determined that COVID-19 likely emerged from animals, potentially bats or another host. Yet, they emphasize the need for more data to explore all possibilities. The group calls on China to provide crucial information, highlighting the importance of transparency in preventing future pandemics.

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The WHO's Scientific Advisory Group has determined that COVID-19 likely emerged from animals, potentially bats or another host. Yet, they emphasize the need for more data to explore all possibilities. The group calls on China to provide crucial information, highlighting the importance of transparency in preventing future pandemics.