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Chum Darang Recalls Facing Racism: From Momo To Coronavirus, Weve Heard It All

Actor and Bigg Boss 18 fame Chum Darang has opened up about the racism shes faced as a Northeast Indian, especially post-COVID.

News18 5 May 2025 3:08 pm

Pakistan President Zardari Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Placed In Isolation

Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari has tested positive for coronavirus and is currently in isolation, his physician said on Wednesday.

NDTV 2 Apr 2025 6:25 pm

Kolkata Woman Detected With Human Coronavirus. What Are Its Symptoms & Should You Worry?

A woman in Kolkata was detected with human coronavirus, a species of coronavirus. What are its symptoms and should you worry about it?

News18 17 Mar 2025 6:32 pm

Human Coronavirus HKU1 Detected In Kolkata: What We Know So Far

Human coronavirus HKU1 is also known as Betacoronavirus hongkonense. It is a species of coronavirus that can affect both humans and animals.

NDTV 17 Mar 2025 5:10 pm

New bat coronavirus found in China: CDC assures there is no immediate threat

Scientists have identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, with similarities to SARS-CoV-2. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has assured the disease does not pose any immediate threat to humans. While the virus can bind to human cells, experts say its transmission risk is low.

The Economic Times 26 Feb 2025 1:01 am

'Batwoman' Shi Zhengli discovered a new bat coronavirus HKU5-Cov-2 and its impact on human health. Who is she?

New bat coronavirus in China: A team of Chinese researchers, led by 'batwoman' Shi Zhengli discovered a new bat coronavirus HKU5-Cov-2 which could potentially impact the health of human beings. HKU5-CoV-2 is a newly discovered bat coronavirus that belongs to the merbecovirus subgenus and is similar to Covid-19. While it carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission, the virus has not been identified in a living person, as per a study.

The Economic Times 25 Feb 2025 8:50 pm

New Bat Coronavirus Could Infect Humans Like COVID-19: Chinese Virologists

The new virus comes from the merbecovirus subgenus, which also includes the virus that causes Middle East respiratory syndrome (Mers)

Deccan Chronicle 23 Feb 2025 7:02 am

Newly discovered bat coronavirus can spread to humans like Covid-19: Experts

New Delhi: The newly discovered bat coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2 can spread to humans like Covid-19, said experts on Saturday, raising fresh health concerns. HKU5-CoV-2 was identified by a team of Chinese virologists led by Shi Zhengli, a renowned scientist at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China. She is also known as Batwoman for Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 22 Feb 2025 9:58 pm

New Coronavirus Discovered In Bats Could Be Transmitted To Humans

The virus is able to bind to the human angiotensin converting enzyme, the same receptor used by the Sars-CoV-2 virus, which causes Covid-19, to infect cells.

Bloomberg Quint 22 Feb 2025 7:52 pm

ALERT! New coronavirus found in China's Wuhan

A Chinese team of virologists has discovered a new bat coronavirus that can infect human cells, raising concerns about potential animal-to-human transmission. The virus, a new lineage of the HKU5 coronavirus, uses the same human receptor as the virus that causes COVID-19. The study, led by Shi Zhengli, a prominent virologist at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, was published in the journal Cell. The discovery comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the Wuhan lab, which was previously accused of being the source of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chinese government has denied any involvement in the virus's origin and insists that the Wuhan lab never engaged in gain-of-function studies on coronaviruses.

Rediff 22 Feb 2025 6:56 pm

Chinese virologists say new bat coronavirus could infect humans via same route as Covid-19

BEIJING, Feb 22: A Chinese team of virologists have found a new bat coronavirus that carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission because it uses the same human receptor as the virus that causes Covid-19, a media report said. The study was led by Shi Zhengli, Chinese virologist from the controversial Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), where the COVID-19 was alleged to have emanated from. Shi, who is known as the Bat Woman for her research on viruses from the Bats, [] The post Chinese virologists say new bat coronavirus could infect humans via same route as Covid-19 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 22 Feb 2025 5:50 pm

New Bat Coronavirus Could Infect Humans Through Same Route As Covid-19: Report

A Chinese team of virologists have found a new bat coronavirus that carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission because it uses the same human receptor as the virus that causes Covid-19, a media report said.

NDTV 22 Feb 2025 5:48 pm

Another bat-linked coronavirus discovered in china, could potentially infect humans

A team of Chinese virologists has identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, that could potentially infect humans. Led by Shi Zhengli, a renowned scientist known as Batwoman for her extensive research on coronaviruses, the discovery raises concerns about the possibility of another zoonotic spillover.

IBTimes 22 Feb 2025 12:34 pm

What is HKU5-CoV-2, the new bat coronavirus in China that could trigger another Covid-19 pandemic? All details

HKU5-CoV-2 virus in China: After Covid-19 and HMPV, a new bat coronavirus discovered in China has sparked concerns among health officials and has triggered another pandemic fear. The newly discovered virus, however, is yet to be detected in humans. As per the researchers, this virus enters cells via the same receptor used by the Coronavirus that caused Covid-19.

The Economic Times 22 Feb 2025 10:48 am

Another pandemic brewing? Newly found coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2 in bats in China could be the next global threat; will vaccines work? Here are all details

Chinese scientists have discovered a new coronavirus in bats called HKU5-CoV-2. It has similarities to SARS-CoV-2 and can infect human cells. The virus belongs to the MERS-related group of coronaviruses. The potential for HKU5-CoV-2 to spillover to humans is being investigated. Currently, no vaccine exists against MERS.

The Economic Times 21 Feb 2025 10:52 pm

Another pandemic? China scientists discover new bat coronavirus that poses risk of animal-to-human transmission

A team of Chinese researchers have discovered a new bat coronavirus with the potential for animal-to-human transmission. The virus, named HKU5-CoV-2, was found to use the same human receptor as SARS-CoV-2 which was responsible for Covid-19. This has revived fears of deadly pandemic that claimed millions of lives in 2000.

The Economic Times 21 Feb 2025 6:20 pm