geovalin Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 A team of scientists discovered coronaviruses that are closely related to SARS-CoV-2 from two bats sampled in Cambodia over a decade ago. These findings, together with the recent finding of the closest ancestors of SARS-CoV-2 in cave-dwelling bats in Laos, indicate that coronaviruses have a wider geographical distribution than previously thought, and supports the theory that the pandemic originated through spillover from bats. By using metagenomic sequencing, the researchers identified viruses nearly identical to SARS-CoV-2 in two Shamel’s horseshoe bats (Rhinolophus shameli) that were originally sampled in 2010. These findings suggest that SARS-CoV-2-related coronaviruses likely circulate via a diversity of Rhinolophus species. According to the study authors, the current knowledge of the geographical distribution of SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 lineages probably reflect a lack of sampling in countries from Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, as well as several Chinese provinces, such as Yunnan and Guanxi. read more https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50977213/bats-from-cambodia-identified-as-having-coronaviruses-related-to-sars-cov-2/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 AND .... More fear monging headliners. I'd be more concerned about the Hep B & C in monkeys the scratch & bite tourist, locals & expats here. When was the last time you got bit, scratched by or ate a bat. If cooked properly, no worries ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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