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HKU5 coronavirus detected in bats may spill over into people, study finds
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A new coronavirus discovered in China is only a small step from mutating and causing another global pandemic, experts have warned.
Scientists believe the variant, called HKU5-CoV-2, may infect a broader range of animals than Covid-19 – which caused millions of deaths – and may have more potential for jumping between species.
