HKU5-CoV-2: The New Bat-Borne Coronavirus in China That Could Spark a Future Pandemic
HKU5-CoV-2, a newly discovered bat coronavirus in China, has sparked concerns among health experts, especially following the global impact of Covid-19 and HMPV. Though the virus has not yet been detected in humans, researchers highlight that it enters cells through the same receptor used by the Covid-19 virus. This similarity has raised fears that HKU5-CoV-2 could pose a similar threat, potentially triggering another pandemic.