Are we ready for SARS-Cov-3?

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A new coronavirus subgenus has been identified in Brazilian bats, featuring a characteristic that may enable it to invade human cells, similar to SARS-CoV-2. This discovery highlights the ongoing risk of bat-borne coronaviruses potentially spilling over into human populations. The genetic distinctiveness of this virus indicates a diverse range of coronaviruses in wildlife that could lead to future epidemics. Researchers emphasize the importance of monitoring these viruses to prevent new outbreaks. The findings underscore the need for continued vigilance in understanding and addressing emerging infectious diseases.
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Scientists have identified a new coronavirus subgenus in a Brazilian bat with a feature that, as in the related SARS-CoV-2 virus, allows it to invade human cells, per a non–peer-reviewed study published on the preprint server bioRxiv.
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19...-sars-cov-2-mutation-discovered-brazilian-bat

Gizmodo published an article about the possibility of new bat-borne coronaviruses.
https://gizmodo.com/new-bat-coronav...that-helped-covid-19-infect-humans-2000680728
SARS-CoV-2, the cause of covid-19, isn’t the only coronavirus in the world we should be keeping our eye on. Scientists appear to have just discovered a new branch of coronaviruses in Brazilian bats that could have the tools needed to spill over and infect humans.

The viral relative appears to be genetically distinct from other coronaviruses yet shares a feature with SARS-CoV-2 that may allow its kind to infect human cells. The findings suggest there are plenty of native bat coronaviruses in the wild with the potential to cause new epidemics in humans.
 
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