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Study Finds Wildlife Trade Likely Transported COVID-19 Virus to Humans

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A new study published in Cell on May 7, 2025 , suggests that the virus behind COVID-19 traveled too quickly from its origin to have been carried naturally by bats.

Researchers conclude that the wildlife trade likely transported SARS-CoV-2 to Wuhan , mirroring the path taken by the virus responsible for the 2002 SARS outbreak.

The study highlights the importance of monitoring wildlife as potential pathways for emerging infectious diseases.

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