CoV a Created Pathogen?

Contrary to earlier views, a group of Australian scientists has preliminary findings that the Covid-19 virus shows signs of human intervention and manipulation, according to The Washington Times.

Five scientists who conducted the study discovered an unusual ability of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, as the pathogen behind COVID-19 is called, to easily infect humans.

The scientists said there is no sign so far that the virus can be found in other animals, including bats or the exotic wildlife sold for fresh meat at a market in the Chinese city of Wuhan, where the virus was first identified and where China maintains a major laboratory studying such viruses.

The preliminary report of the study, which is now being peer-reviewed, is based on computer modeling of the virus’ ability to infect various animals, including humans. It was published May 13 on the Cornell University website arXiv.org, which is used for discussion of pre-publication papers.

Most scientific opinion has held the opposite view, so some caution with these findings is indicated. We’ll know more after the peer review is complete.

However, the part of me that takes a snarky interest in conspiracy theories likes it a lot. It fits the Trump narrative and is from a source over which he has no control.