Forbes February 22, 2025
Researchers have discovered a virus that can enter human cells in a similar way to the virus that causes COVID-19. But the germ — HKU5-CoV-2 — doesn’t enter cells as effectively, so experts caution the findings shouldn’t be “overblown.”
Scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China described the virus and potential treatments for infections in the journal Cell this week.
What is HKU5-CoV-2?
HKU5-CoV-2 is a virus found in bats. It’s a type of coronavirus, a large group of germs that can affect mammals and birds. Some have passed from animals to humans, like SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19....
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