Coronavirus: Other than COVID, bats host a number of other virulent zoonotic (animals-to-humans) viruses too - Times of India

The novel coronavirus which caused the COVID-19 infection was the first of its kind zoonotic virus when it was detected. The virus is said to have been transmitted to human beings from bats. It was first detected in the Wuhan region of China in late 2019. Eve…

Bats act as a natural reservoir for many viruses, including coronaviruses. As per WHO, bat borne viruses have induced epidemics since 2002. One of the main reasons why bats can harbor a number of vi… [+1225 chars]

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