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The Fauci hearing was painful to watch. But we need answers on Covid-19’s origin
Despite the recent hearings in Congress, we seem to be even further from the goal of understanding Covid-19’s origin’s than we have ever been
TL;DR
- The COVID-19 origins debate has become politicized, hindering objective assessment.
- Both natural spillover and lab accident theories for COVID-19 origins are currently plausible.
- Risky bat coronavirus research, some funded by NIH, was conducted in Wuhan.
- Published research does not reveal a plausible COVID precursor, but unpublished work is unknown.
- The author's personal view leans towards a lab accident as the most plausible explanation.
- An objective and transparent forensic investigation with international engagement is needed.
- Scientists and political representatives must embrace their responsibilities regarding research and public discussion.