New Covid Virus Found in Wild Brazilian Bats
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A new Covid-like virus with a furin cleavage site has been discovered in wild Brazilian bats, raising concerns about potential zoonotic transmission, with the community discussing the implications and similarities to SARS-CoV-2.
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