Covid-19 virus was active elsewhere before in Wuhan, China asserts
State media have cited the presence of the virus on imported frozen food packaging as evidence that China may not have been its origin
26 November 2020 - 15:44
Shanghai — As global Covid-19 infections surge, China is pushing a narrative via state media that the virus existed abroad before it was discovered late in 2019 in the central city of Wuhan, where it was traced to a seafood market.
Chinese state media have cited the presence of the coronavirus on imported frozen food packaging, as well as scientific papers claiming that the coronavirus was circulating in Europe earlier than previously believed, as evidence that China may not have been its origin...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.