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Dr. Liang Wannian, an expert with China’s Health Commission, told reporters at the briefing the novel coronavirus could have been circulating in other regions before it was officially identified in Wuhan. He said the virus involves transmission to humans via an as yet unknown intermediary species, adding pangolins were potential candidates but other animals - including mink and even cats - may also be reservoirs.
A team of experts appointed by the World Health Organization (WHO) completed its 28-day mission to the Chinese city of Wuhan this week seeking clues about the origins of COVID-19.