CIA Now Backs Lab Leak Theory for COVID-19

What to Know About the CIA's Conclusion that COVID-19 Came From a Lab
Since COVID-19 first took off, political leaders, infectious disease specialists, and the lay public have debated its origins. Eventually, two hypotheses emerged: Either the virus crossed over from animals to humans in a wet market in Wuhan—the city in which the disease first appeared—or it leaked from a Chinese lab,
China says it's "extremely unlikely" COVID pandemic came from lab leak, as CIA now indicates
China says it's "extremely unlikely" that COVID-19​ came from a lab, after the CIA said it believed​, though with low confidence, that it did, rather than from natural transmission.
The CIA believes COVID most likely originated from a lab but has low confidence in its own finding
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory.
CIA releases new analysis on COVID origins favoring lab leak theory
The CIA has changed its assessment on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, now favoring the lab leak theory. But some worry this could be an indication of politicization.
CIA has 'low confidence' COVID-19 leaked from lab in China
The Central Intelligence Agency with a "low confidence" has changed its stance and concluded that it's likely the COVI-19 virus was leaked from a Chinese lab before it became a global pandemic five years ago.
CIA Now Backs Lab Leak Theory for COVID-19, but Confidence Remains Low
Backs Lab Leak Theory for COVID-19, but Confidence Remains Low By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, (HealthDay News) -- After years of speculation, the CIA has weighed in yet again: A lab leak is now considered the likely origin of the COVID pandemic.
Trump’s CIA Now Backs Controversial Covid-19 Lab Leak Theory
The CIA says both a natural origin and a lab leak "remain plausible" as potential sources of covid-19, following a review of the pandemic's origins. Best of CES 2025 Awards ➜ We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our sites.
CIA assesses lab leak most plausible source of Covid-19, though with low confidence
The CIA now assesses the virus that causes Covid-19 more likely originated from an accidental lab leak in China, rather than occurring naturally, according to a statement from
CIA analysis says COVID-19 'more likely' came from lab leak
The CIA said COVID-19 "more likely" started with a lab leak rather than originating from animals, according to its latest analysis.
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