Originally Posted by
Mesabah
Genetic analysis of the SARS2 virus, isolates Wuhan being the location of the common ancestor, so the virus originated there in the fall of 2019. There isn't an animal native or consumed for that matter, anywhere close to Wuhan that can be the host for this virus. For example, a tree shrew, that's found a thousand miles away from Wuhan is a very possible candidate. I think the question to ask, is how far scientists should be allowed to go in the study of these viruses, if safety can be compromised like it has in Wuhan China?
Studies continue to point to a natural jump, exactly how & when may never be known sadly. There is little, if any evidence to support other claims. Otherwise mere speculation.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/...nalysis-nature
To your last point, studying pathogens has always been a dangerous task. There are many examples of things going wrong around the world and even here in the States. What we need are treaties to cover proper handling, classification, what should be studied and better sharing of data. Thankfully science does a decent job of not being beholden to politics, but we need to let our politics assist science instead of fighting against it.