The World Health Organization, led by chief Tedros Ghebreyesus, stresses the importance of uncovering COVID-19's origins, stating that all hypotheses should remain open. Critical data that could shed light on these origins has not been provided, particularly by China. The WHO’s Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO) unsuccessfully sought to evaluate the lab accident hypothesis over three years due to insufficient data. Most evidence points to the virus likely originating from animals, but further investigation is hindered by a lack of cooperation from the Chinese government.
The WHO chief emphasized that all hypotheses must remain on the table regarding the origins of COVID-19, as vital information has not been disclosed.
Marietjie Venter mentioned that most scientific data supports the idea of the virus jumping from animals to humans, yet the lab accident hypothesis remains uninvestigated due to lack of data.
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