Researchers identified an East African bat coronavirus capable of binding human lung cells, expanding understanding of zoonotic spillover risks. Preliminary testing in Kenya shows no current human infections.
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Bat coronavirus reveals a new way into human cells, widening the map of future spillover risks
Cardioderma Cor Coronavirus (CcCoV-KY43) Virus identified
East African Bat Species Source
No Human Infections Detected In Kenya Current spillover status
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