Virus Origins Explained
The discussion reveals the significant differences between the common cold and Covid, emphasizing that the latter is linked to coronaviruses. Matt highlights the confusion surrounding the pangolin as a potential source of Covid, pointing out that bat viruses are actually closer relatives to SARS CoV2. He also mentions the flawed research surrounding pangolins, which has since been debunked, suggesting that contamination may have skewed the findings.In this clip
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