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W.H.O. Reopens Investigation Into COVID-19 Origins

Organization officials say the new team of scientists will take another look at the Wuhan lab leak theory.

W.H.O. Reopens Investigation Into COVID-19 Origins
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The World Health Organization is once again picking up its investigation into the origins of the coronavirus.

The WHO is returning with a team of 20 scientists as the agency warns that time is running out to discover how the deadly pandemic began.

Intelligence Community: COVID-19 Origins Are Still Unclear
Intelligence Community: COVID-19 Origins Are Still Unclear

Intelligence Community: COVID-19 Origins Are Still Unclear

A recent report did confirm that Chinese officials were unaware of the virus before the outbreak began.

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The WHO says it's possible that evidence, like blood samples, could soon be thrown away. The new team will still investigate whether the virus leaked from a Chinese lab, which the first crew reported was "extremely unlikely."