China’s Covid Crime and Sinister Cover-Up Exposed | Shocking New Report | Gravitas | World News

Summary

A recent study intensifies the link between the COVID-19 pandemic and Wuhan's wet market, suggesting the virus likely originated from animals sold there. The genetic analysis points to raccoon dogs, palm civets, bamboo rats, and Malayan porcupines as potential sources. Despite the findings, the live animal trade continues, increasing the risk of future zoonotic diseases. The emergence of a more contagious COVID-19 variant, dubbed XE, underscores the ongoing threat and the urgent need for global surveillance and regulation of wildlife markets.

Takeaways

• 🔬 New analysis of data from the wet market in Wuhan suggests that the COVID-19 virus originated from an animal source.
• 🧬 Researchers from the US and France conducted a genetic analysis of samples collected in Wuhan in early 2020, focusing on the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market.
• 🐕 A specific stall in the market was identified as a hot spot for coronavirus, with several animals potentially involved in the transmission to humans.
• 🦝 The animals listed as possible sources of the virus include raccoon dogs, palm civets, bamboo rats, and Malayan porcupines.
• 📚 The findings were published in the journal 'Cell', but they do not provide definitive proof of the virus's presence in animals before the outbreak.
• 🌐 The study results are consistent with the hypothesis that the virus originated in a wildlife market, a conclusion supported by epidemiologists outside the study.
• ⚠️ Despite the pandemic, little has been done to limit the wildlife trade, increasing the risk of future zoonotic diseases.
• 🦇 The report also highlights the potential danger of viruses in China's fur farms, where new and high-risk viruses were discovered.
• 🌟 A new, more contagious COVID-19 variant called XE has been identified and is spreading rapidly across Europe.
• 💉 While the new variant has mutations that might aid its spread, experts believe vaccines should still prevent severe cases.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the Gravitas report on COVID-19?

The main focus of the Gravitas report is the origin of the COVID-19 virus, suggesting it originated from an animal market in Wuhan, China, and the potential for future pandemics due to the continued wildlife trade.

What was the conclusion of the genetic analysis conducted by researchers from the US and France?

The genetic analysis concluded that one stall in the Wuhan market was a hot spot for the coronavirus and identified a list of animals that may have passed the virus to humans.

Which animals were identified as potential sources of the COVID-19 virus transmission to humans?

Raccoon dogs, palm civets, hyenas, bamboo rats, and Malayan porcupines were identified as potential sources of the virus transmission to humans.

What was the purpose of the swab samples collected at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market?

The swab samples were collected to gather genetic fragments from stalls, cages, and equipment to determine which animals and viruses were present in the market at the time of the initial outbreak.

Why does the study not provide definitive proof that the virus was first present in an animal at the market?

The study does not provide definitive proof because the researchers could not prove that any of the animals were infected at the time of sample collection.

What does Professor Michael Worobey from the University of Arizona believe about the origin of COVID-19?

Professor Michael Worobey believes that it is far beyond reasonable doubt that the COVID-19 virus originated from an animal at the market.

What is the concern regarding the wildlife trade and the potential for future outbreaks?

The concern is that little has been done to limit the wildlife trade since the pandemic, increasing the risk of future zoonotic diseases and outbreaks.

What was the report published in the Nature journal about China's fur farms?

The report published in the Nature journal found dangerous new bat coronaviruses and dozens of novel high-risk viruses at China's fur farms, which pose a significant health risk to humans.

What is the significance of the discovery of 11 high-risk zoonotic viruses and 13 new viruses in China's fur farms?

The discovery signifies the potential for these viruses to cross over to humans and cause future outbreaks, emphasizing the need for surveillance and regulation of the wildlife trade.

What is the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic according to the Gravitas report?

The report suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, with the emergence of new variants like the XE variant, which is spreading rapidly across Europe.

What is the recommendation for managing the risk of future pandemics related to the wildlife trade?

The recommendation is to expand surveillance of animals and humans involved in the wildlife trade globally, as well as to regulate the live animal trade to decrease the chance of zoonotic diseases.