Summary
The WHO reiterated calls for China to provide data on COVID-19 origins, five years after the virus emerged in Wuhan.
The lack of transparency has hindered understanding of the pandemic’s early stages. Initial theories pointed to animal-to-human transmission via Wuhan’s wet market, but speculation about a lab leak persists.
A 2021 WHO-China report deemed a lab leak “extremely unlikely,” though no firm conclusions were reached. China has rejected further investigations.
While most scientists favor natural origins, debate remains, complicating efforts to prevent future pandemics.
China and openly sharing data; name a more diametrically opposing duo.
I’ll wait for examples of China sharing data (I’m sure a few of you are already scouting for an article) while I wonder why China won’t share this data.
Anyone remember the HK protests in late 2019?