If the Lab-Leak Theory Is Right, What’s Next?

8/17/2021

This article discusses the controversy and ongoing debate surrounding the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. It delves into the lab leak hypothesis, which suggests that the virus accidentally escaped from a laboratory in Wuhan, China. The article explores the history of similar lab accidents and questions whether a leak from the Wuhan Institute of Virology could have been the source of the pandemic. It also examines the initial dismissal of the lab leak theory by many experts and the subsequent shift in attitude as more information emerges. The article emphasizes the need for a thorough investigation to determine the truth behind the origins of the virus and the potential implications it may have for future pandemic prevention.

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