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The World Health Organization’s Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO) concluded Friday that Covid-19 likely originated from animal transmission at Wuhan’s Huanan seafood market, but China’s refusal to share data leaves the virus’s source uncertain. “Most scientific data and accessible published scientific evidence currently supports this hypothesis, however [we] are not currently able to conclude when, where and how Sars Cov-2 entered the human population,” said SAGO Chair Dr. Marietjie Venter.

Sixty percent of early cases traced to the market, with no human or animal cases elsewhere before December 2019. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus said, “all hypotheses must remain on the table,” as China withheld viral sequences, market animal records, and lab biosafety details despite requests. A lab leak from the Wuhan Institute of Virology remains possible, with some U.S. intelligence in 2023 suggesting it as a plausible origin, though evidence is inconclusive (Source: ODNI, June 2023).

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A World Health Organization investigation into the origins of Covid-19 has not reached a conclusion due to lack of cooperation from China. An independent panel suggested that the virus likely emerged from direct transmission from bats to humans or an intermediary animal at the Wuhan wet market. Dr. Marietjie Venter noted that the market played a “significant role” in early cases.

Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus highlighted that China has not shared vital data needed for the investigation. Intelligence reports suggest the virus may have leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Other hypotheses have been explored, but all remain unproven. The WHO continues to urge transparency to prevent future pandemics.

You can read the full SAGO report here

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