In the heart of Thailand, a cave harbours a virus with an eerie connection to Covid-19, and Dr Peter Daszak, a renowned expert in zoonosis, is sounding the alarm.
Previously dismissed lab leak theories resurface as this cave virus, linked to both SARS-CoV-2 and RATG13, raises questions about its potential to infect humans.
Hailing from Dukinfield, near Manchester, Dr Daszak, with a conviction in the virus’s natural origin, reveals that experiments indicate its ability to attach to human tissue almost as effectively as Covid itself. The cave, where bat feces are aplenty, poses a heightened risk of transmission. Yet, the British scientist reassures that the local population’s exposure to Covid or vaccination provides a shield against this newfound threat.
This cave isn’t just a breeding ground for one virus; it houses a cocktail of pathogens, including…
