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Covid's origins reviewed: Lab leak or natural spillover?

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The earliest known Covid-19 cases emerged in Wuhan , China , a major hub for coronavirus research.

Proponents of the lab-leak theory cite concerns over biosafety standards at the lab, where personnel reportedly only wore lab coats and gloves.

On the other side, researchers argue that real-world "hard evidence" consistently points to a wholesale seafood market.

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English

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66

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