Truth be Told: No consensus on the origins of COVID-19

Truth be Told: No consensus on the origins of COVID-19

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A two-year investigation into COVID-19's origins suggests it likely emerged from a Wuhan lab, echoing claims by Robert Redfield, former CDC Director. However, Georgetown University's Lawrence Gostin disputes this, supporting the theory of natural transmission from wildlife at the Wuhan market. Despite extensive resources, U.S. intelligence remains divided on the virus's origins, and China is unlikely to allow a full investigation, leaving the true origins a mystery.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main conclusion of the two-year investigation into the origins of COVID-19?

The virus was created in a U.S. lab.

The virus naturally evolved in bats.

The virus emerged from a laboratory in Wuhan.

The virus was spread intentionally by humans.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What controversial claim does the congressional panel make about the virus?

It was created as a biological weapon.

It was transmitted through food.

It has a biological characteristic not found in nature.

It was spread through contaminated water.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Professor Lawrence Gostin, where did the virus likely originate?

A research facility in the U.S.

A laboratory in Wuhan

A wildlife market in Wuhan

A seafood market in Beijing

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the stance of U.S. intelligence agencies on the origins of COVID-19?

They believe it was a natural spillover.

They unanimously agree it was a lab leak.

They have reached a firm conclusion.

They are divided and have no firm answers.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it difficult to reach a definitive conclusion about the origins of COVID-19?

China's reluctance to allow a full investigation

Conflicting reports from other countries

The virus has mutated too much

Lack of scientific evidence