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WHO Presses China for COVID-19 Origin Clarity

7/1/2025

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The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that the origins of COVID-19 could stem from both animal-to-human transmission and a potential lab leak. They are calling on China to provide essential genetic data and insights into Wuhan's markets and labs. Unraveling these origins is crucial to safeguarding against future pandemics, as the investigation is still ongoing.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that the origins of COVID-19 could stem from both animal-to-human transmission and a potential lab leak. They are calling on China to provide essential genetic data and insights into Wuhan's markets and labs. Unraveling these origins is crucial to safeguarding against future pandemics, as the investigation is still ongoing.