World

Covid-like virus found in native UK bats capable of infecting humans: Scientists

Name: Covid-like virus found in native UK bats capable of infecting humans: Scientists
Uploaded: 2023-03-25T08:08:00Z
Description: Bats in UK are harbouring a Covid-like virus capable of infecting humans. Scientists conducted virus screening tests using bat droppings from 16 bat species in the U.K. The viruses designated as RhGB07 and RfGB02 hail from the same family of pathogens as SARS-CoV-2.

Bats in UK are harbouring a Covid-like virus capable of infecting humans. Scientists conducted virus screening tests using bat droppings from 16 bat species in the U.K. The viruses designated as RhGB07 and RfGB02 hail from the same family of pathogens as SARS-CoV-2.

TNIE online desk

Updated:25th Mar, 2023 at 1:38 PM

Follow The New Indian Express channel on WhatsApp

Download the TNIE app to stay with us and follow the latest

Add as a preferred source on Google

SCROLL FOR NEXT

Covid-like virus found in native UK bats capable of infecting humans: Scientists

Bats in UK are harbouring a Covid-like virus capable of infecting humans. Scientists conducted virus screening tests using bat droppings from 16 bat species in the U.K. The viruses designated as RhGB07 and RfGB02 hail from the same family of pathogens as SARS-CoV-2.

Also Read

Nepal-Tibet flash floods: Death toll rises to 392; over 1,400 missing amid fresh flood threat

Fresh flood threat in Nepal as barrier lake forms near Bhote Koshi River, China warns of breach

Bihar govt accedes to job aspirants' demand, announces single-phase teachers' recruitment exam

Organisers of Mohan Bhagwat's New York event claim X account was blocked, later restored

290 Indians remain uncontactable after Nepal floods; rescue efforts intensify