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How controversial paper’s retraction has stirred up coronavirus ‘lab leak theory’ again

A paper on natural origins of coronavirus was retracted and published anew, bringing back speculation about a Wuhan 'lab leak' during experiments on samples from NY-based EcoHealth.

New Covid origins data indicates virus may have started from Wuhan wet market, not a lab leak

Experts who evaluated genetic data from Wuhan Market Covid samples discovered the presence of raccoon dogs’ DNA. It suggested that the animals were being sold in the market.

Accidental lab leak in China caused Covid-19 pandemic, says WSJ report citing US energy dept

The conclusion was a change from the US energy department’s earlier position that it was undecided on how the virus emerged, reported The Wall Street Journal.

Elderly protest in China’s Wuhan against medical benefit cuts

Personal medical insurance benefits for retirees have been slashed from about 5% of the average basic pension to 2.5%, according to Wuhan Healthcare Security Administration.

In new book, ‘The Truth About Wuhan,’ scientist Huff says Covid was man-made, US govt involved

Huff wrote that China was aware of the virus being genetically engineered claiming that a lack of biosecurity in the lab, resulted in the leak at the Wuhan Institute of Virology.

French lab scientists couldn’t make bat virus mutate to become like SARS-CoV-2. Why it matters

Scientists at Pasteur Institute in France conducted experiments with bat virus similar to SARS-CoV-2 & tried to spur evolution of a mutation that could cause it to adapt to human cells.

2022 Winter Olympics less than a month away, China’s zero-Covid policy is being tested

A journalist's diary documenting her lockdown experiences in Xi'an city was swiftly censored by China after people began comparing it to a diary on Wuhan lockdown.

Fatigue, hair loss, depression — study on long Covid shows what Wuhan patients suffer a year on

A study published in The Lancet says almost half the Covid survivors in Wuhan are still suffering from at least one sequela, commonly known as long Covid.

Half of hospitalised Covid patients have persisting symptoms after a year, Lancet study says

Shortness of breath & lung impairments lasted the longest – 1 in 3 people experienced them, especially if they had severe Covid, study says.

Forget Covid origin, the new question is when the first coronavirus case was

A series of articles in journals report circulation of SARS-CoV-2 in different countries way before officially recorded. US House Committee addendum has added to the chorus.

On Camera

Poll loss in Bodoland is a wake up call to BJP in Assam. How Zubeen’s death puts CM Himanta in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

India looks to procure more S-400/S-500 air defence systems from Russia

The 2018 contract with Russia for 5 S-400 systems had a follow-on clause for 5 more. S-400 was described as a 'game-changer' for shooting down 5 Pakistan fighter jets during Op Sindoor.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.