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New Bat Coronavirus Found in Wuhan Lab Show Potential for Human Infection

  • A new coronavirus variant named HKU5-CoV-2 has been discovered in bats by a research team led by Shi Zhengli.
  • The virus uses the same human receptor as SARS-CoV-2, which raises concerns among health officials globally.
  • Researchers cautioned that HKU5-CoV-2 may have a higher potential for interspecies infection and poses a risk of spillover to humans.
  • The study published in the journal Cell states that HKU5-CoV-2 infiltrates human cells similarly to SARS-CoV-2.
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Nature broke the news in United Kingdom on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
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