With the ongoing research of the coronavirus, initial cases trace back to open animal markets in Wuhan, China. A detailed version of the research explains SARS-CoV-2’s early genetic signatures, early epidemiology and research undertaken at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. "There is currently no evidence that SARS-CoV-2 has a laboratory origin. Wuhan is the largest city in central China with multiple animal markets and is a major hub for travel and commerce. Based on epidemiological data, the Huanan wholesale seafood and produce market in Wuhan was an early epicentre of SARS-CoV-2 infections.

Source: dna July 09, 2021 09:00 UTC