COVID-19 pandemic, Coronavirus

New bat coronavirus discovered in China sparks pandemic concerns
The discovery of a new bat coronavirus in China has sparked concerns of another pandemic. The virus, HKU5-CoV-2, is similar to to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
New Coronavirus Discovered in Chinese Bats Sparks Alarm
HKU5-CoV-2 was found by a Chinese research team led by virologist Shi Zhengli, known as "Batwoman" for her work on coronaviruses, especially at the Wuhan Institute, which has been at the center of the theory suggesting COVID-19 came from a lab leak—something Shi has denied.
Covid-Like Bat Virus Discovered by Researchers in Chinese Lab
Researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China said they discovered a new coronavirus in bats that enters cells using the same gateway as the virus that causes Covid-19.
Chinese researchers find bat virus enters human cells via same pathway as COVID
A newly discovered bat coronavirus uses the same cell-surface protein to gain entry into human cells as the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, raising the possibility that it could someday spread to humans,
Another bat virus discovered from China—Here’s what makes HKU5-CoV-2 different from COVID-19
A team of Chinese researchers has discovered a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, which has the potential to infect human cells. The virus, linked to the same family as MERS, was found to bind to human ACE2 receptors,
Colin Farrell wins SAG Award after Jamie Lee Curtis calls him out for giving her COVID
Colin Farrell won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Batman spinoff "The Penguin," where he shared a hilarious moment with Jamie ...
COVID-like bat virus discovered by researchers in same Chinese lab accused of leaking deadly 2020 outbreak: study
The virus, unearthed at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission, though the ...
Steve Martin says Martin Short and Maya Rudolph are proof ‘the SNL 50th Covid curse is real’
Martin, 79, and Short, 74, attended the star-studded “ SNL50: The Anniversary Special ” and also have been performing ...
Jamie Lee Curtis Introduces Colin Farrell as 'the Man Who Gave Me COVID’ at SAG Awards 2025
Jamie Lee Curtis leveled a playful accusation at Colin Farrell during the SAG Awards 2025, calling him "the man who gave me ...
Caesars Palace, MLB stadium, an ice cream truck: DOGE reveals how schools spent billions in COVID-relief funds
Schools spent nearly $200 billion of COVID-relief dollars on expenses that had "little" impact on students, DOGE said.
'Please don't abandon our long Covid support'
Long Covid patients using a specialist service have said they feel abandoned after being told it will end in March. NHS ...
SBA won't try to claw back $155 million in controversial COVID grants to celebrities
Newly public records show the SBA has closed its review of at least $155 million in pandemic grants given to successful ...
Martin Short, Steve Martin reschedule tour dates amid 'SNL50' COVID 'curse'
Steve Martin took to social media to joke about the "SNL50" COVID "curse," which infected both Maya Rudolph and Martin Short.
Colin Farrell Wins SAG Award for ‘The Penguin’ After Jamie Lee Curtis Calls Him Out for Giving Her COVID: ‘Guilty as Charged’
Richard Gadd, Javier Bardem, Colin Farrell, Kevin Kline and Andrew Scott vied for the best actor in a limited series SAG ...
The Most Common COVID Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing In Winter 2025
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