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Khosta-2, Langya henipavirus… Why we should not be alarmed by new viruses that we discover

2022-09-28T08:48:27.510Z


Scientists have identified a new coronavirus in bats in Russia, belonging to the same family as SARS-CoV-2. D


Barely three years ago, before the Covid-19 pandemic, such a discovery would undoubtedly have gone unnoticed.

Not anymore.

The recent identification of a new virus, baptized “Khosta-2”, thus arouses its share of articles and anxiety-provoking comments.

The same phenomenon occurred when Langya henipavirus was documented in the scientific literature in mid-August.

And yet, again, there is really nothing to be alarmed about.

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Source: leparis

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