Researchers in Thailand have identified a newly discovered coronavirus in bats that may carry the potential to infect humans. According to the study, scientists found that the virus can possibly attach to ACE2 receptors, the same proteins used by SARS-CoV-2 to enter human cells. The discovery has raised fresh scientific interest in monitoring viruses that circulate among wildlife populations.
Despite the findings, researchers emphasized that there is no evidence the virus is currently spreading among humans. Health experts noted that the discovery does not indicate an immediate public health emergency but highlights the importance of continued surveillance and research into emerging infectious diseases.
Scientists around the world continue to study bat-borne viruses closely following the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts say early identification of such viruses can help governments and medical agencies prepare better preventive measures and strengthen global health monitoring systems.
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