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A Critical Look at the Data on SARS-CoV-2 Origins
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Sep 23, 2020
Shin Jie Yong has written an interesting and nuanced piece that takes a hard look at the arguments and data from scientists working to determine where the novel coronavirus originated. There’s wide consensus that the virus spilled over from animals (likely a bat) to humans. But Yong argues that studies that look at other options should be viewed critically and without attacking researchers’ credibility. You can read more below.