
New Bat Coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2 Found in Wuhan Challenges Human Receptors Similar to SARS-CoV-2
Researchers from the Wuhan Institute of Virology have uncovered a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, capable of binding to human ACE2 receptors, similar to SARS-CoV-2. Though it's less likely to spread to humans than COVID-19, this discovery highlights ongoing zoonotic risks and biosafety concerns at the virology lab. No human infections have been reported, but experts emphasize the need for vigilant monitoring of emerging viruses.
Kellan Fitzpatrick