“Although no outbreak of the HKU5-CoV-2 strain has been detected, preventive measures remain the same as for other respiratory viruses like influenza, Covid-19, or RSV. These include avoiding crowded places, wearing a mask when necessary or when experiencing respiratory symptoms to prevent transmission, and practicing regular hand hygiene. High-risk individuals prone to severe illness can … Read more
New COVID virus found: Wuhan Institute of Virology’s research team, led by China’s virologist Shi Zhengli, famous as ‘Batwoman’, has detected a new coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, in bats. The new virus has the potential to cause disruptions, just like the COVID-19 virus caused a few years ago. Bloomberg reported on Friday that a new coronavirus in … Read more
The genome of the Javan horseshoe bat ( Rhinolophus affinis ), a carrier of coronaviruses closely related to SARS-CoV-2, was also sequenced by the international research team. Credit: Burton Lim, Royal Ontario Museum A study on bat genomes, involving Texas Tech University, discovered genetic adaptations that help bats resist viral infections, including COVID-19. Researchers found … Read more