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COVID-19: 3 of the top science stories of the week – World Economic Forum
Scientists have gotten closer to understanding the origin of the COVID-19 disease in bats, mask wearers touch their face less frequently and other news.
- The virus that causes COVID-19 was probably circulating in bats for decades before crossing to humans.
- Mutations that allow SARS-CoV-2 to evade the immune system exist but could be countered with antibody cocktails.
- Analysis of videos recorded in public spaces show that mask-wearers touch their faces less, indirectly helping to prevent transmission of the virus.
The origin of SARS-CoV-2 traced
An international team of researchers from China, Europe and the U.S…
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