Corona Virus ‘Similar’ to COVID-19 Found in England, Derived from Bats

UK studies found corona virus new, so-called ‘look-alike’ COVID-19. The reason, both came from bats.

The virus, which was later named RhGB01, was discovered by a 22-year-old ecology undergraduate student. Ivana Murphy, underwent her final year dissertation researching a collection of bat droppings.

“The receptor blinding domain, a part of the virus that attaches to a host cell to infect a person, is not compatible with the ability to infect human cells,” Murphy explained, confirming that so far the new Coronavirus looks harmless. / 4/2021)

However, the study raised concerns about SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 capable of transmitting to bats that can trigger a new virus. This is certainly a challenge for researchers, especially related to vaccine development.

“Preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission to bats is essential with a global mass vaccination campaign against this virus,” said the study, which will be published in the journal Scientific Reports, said the British newspaper.

Diana Bell, a professor at the University of East Anglia who was also involved in the study, said the study highlighted the risk of people coming into contact with bats.

“Anyone who comes in contact with bats or their droppings, such as bat rescuers or cavers, should wear [alat pelindung diri] appropriate to reduce the risk of mutation, “he cautioned.

“We need to apply stringent regulations globally to anyone who handles bats and other wildlife,” he continued.

Murphy, the student who discovered the virus for the first time, was worried that the RhGB01 virus could invade bats.

“I’m afraid people will suddenly start getting scared and mistreating the bats, which is the last thing I want and don’t need,” he told the newspaper.

“As with all wildlife, if left unchecked it poses no threat.”

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