Lead Wuhan Scientist Calls COVID-19 Origin Theories 'Pure Fabrication'

Lead Wuhan Scientist Calls COVID-19 Origin Theories 'Pure Fabrication'

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The Wuhan Institute of Virology refutes claims that the coronavirus originated in their lab, asserting it is widely known the virus came from animals. Despite accusations from President Trump, scientific evidence supports the virus's natural evolution from bats to humans. The institute received the first virus sample on December 30th, with no prior contact, making a lab leak unlikely.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Wang Yanyi claim about the origin of the coronavirus?

It was a result of a scientific experiment.

It originated in a laboratory.

It originated in animals.

It was created by the government.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the stance of President Donald Trump and his administration regarding the virus's origin?

They had no opinion on the matter.

They thought it was a result of climate change.

They claimed it was a mistake at the Wuhan Institute.

They believed it was a natural occurrence.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to scientists, where was the coronavirus strain first detected?

In a laboratory in the USA.

In a hospital in India.

In a market in Italy.

In bats in Wuhan, China.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Doctor Anthony Fauci say about the evolution of the virus?

It was a result of pollution.

It was spread through contaminated water.

It evolved in nature and jumped species.

It was engineered in a lab.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the Wuhan Institute of Virology receive the first sample of the coronavirus strain?

In November of the previous year.

In December of the previous year.

In January of the current year.

In March of the current year.