EXPERT REACTION: Did COVID-19 come from a lab in Wuhan?
Speculation that the virus that causes COVID-19 originated in a Wuhan lab has been given some weight, as the Trump Administration has announced an investigation into the matter. Secretary of State Mike Pence has been quoted saying Beijing “needs to come clean” on what they know.
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AAS' The Latest from Science with Prof Eddie Holmes [Ep.003]
Professor Eddie Holmes explains the origins of COVID-19. This is episode 3 of the #LatestFromScience webcast series, the Australian Academy of Science's response to provide credible and up to date information right now on COVID-19.
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