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New WHO group may be last chance to find COVID virus origins
The World Health Organisation says a new taskforce may be the last chance to find the origins of COVID-19
The WHO has nominated 26 experts to join the body, more than a year-and-a-half since the virus emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
The new team will consider if the virus jumped from animals to humans in Wuhan markets, or leaked in a lab accident.
China has strongly denied the lab leak theory.
It follows an earlier investigation from the WHO that concluded the virus had probably come from bats but that more work was needed.
But the WHO’s Director General said the investigation had been hampered by a lack of data and transparency from China.
The WHO has set up the Scientific Advisory Group on the Origins of Novel Pathogens known as ‘Sago’ to lead the taskforce
The proposed members of the Sago group include six experts who visited China as part of the previous team.
Aside from coronavirus, Sago will also look into the origins of other high-risk pathogens.
“Understanding where new pathogens come from is essential for preventing future outbreaks,” said Dr Tedros said.
In a joint editorial in the journal Science, Dr Tedros and other WHO officials said “a lab accident cannot be ruled out”.
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Erika Kirk breaks silence with heartbreaking tribute
Erika Kirk shares emotional tribute to Charlie, vowing to continue his legacy and strengthen his mission posthumously.
Erika Kirk shares emotional tribute to Charlie, vowing to continue his legacy and strengthen his mission posthumously.
Charlie Kirk’s widow has shared an emotional video showing her kissing her husband’s hand as he lay in his casket. Her words of love and sorrow carried across social media as she returned for the first time since his death.
In her post, Erika spoke of devastation and faith, describing her grief as a battle cry to the world. She said her husband’s mission would not only continue, but grow stronger in his absence.
Her message was clear and defiant. Those who opposed Charlie Kirk and the movement he built with Turning Point USA would, she vowed, never forget his legacy. She promised to carry his work forward in his name.
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Tyler Robinson arrested for killing activist Charlie Kirk
Tyler Robinson arrested for murdering Charlie Kirk; shared details on Discord, revealing political motives and chilling messages
Tyler Robinson arrested for murdering Charlie Kirk, shared details on Discord, revealing political motives and chilling messages
– Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested for allegedly murdering activist Charlie Kirk, 31, at a university event in Utah.
– Witnesses revealed Robinson’s negative views on Kirk and links to anti-fascist sentiments through his messages and actions.
Witness testimonies indicate Robinson had expressed negative views about Kirk prior to the attack, which he described as “spreading hate.”
He arrived campus in a grey Dodge Challenger and opened fire, leading to Kirk’s immediate collapse. Following the incident, Robinson’s father and a minister turned him in to the police.
Political Context
Robinson’s messages, including references to anti-fascist imagery and memes, indicated a motive tied to Kirk’s political beliefs.
Governor Spencer Cox noted Robinson’s increasing political engagement and dissatisfaction with Kirk’s views in conversations with relatives. The investigation raised concerns over targeted violence linked to political ideology.
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