Viral: The Search for the Origin of COVID-19

In December 2019, a mysterious new virus emerged in Wuhan, China. Within months, it had spread to every corner of the globe, causing a pandemic that has killed millions of people.

Viral: The Search for the Origin of COVID-19

by Matt Ridley

4.7 out of 5

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Where did this virus come from? How did it jump from animals to humans? And what can we do to prevent the next pandemic?

In Viral, award-winning investigative journalist Nicholas Wade takes readers on a thrilling journey to find the answers to these questions.

Wade follows the scientists who are racing to understand the virus, from the early days of the outbreak in Wuhan to the latest research on the virus's origins. He interviews top experts in virology, epidemiology, and public health, and he delves into the scientific evidence to piece together the most likely scenario for how the virus emerged.

Wade's investigation uncovers a trail of clues that leads to a startling : the virus may have escaped from a laboratory in Wuhan.

This is a controversial theory, but Wade presents a compelling case based on the evidence. He shows that the Wuhan Institute of Virology was conducting research on coronaviruses that were closely related to the virus that causes COVID-19. He also shows that the institute had a history of safety violations.

Wade's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a gripping account of the scientific race to find the answers to one of the most important questions of our time.

Praise for Viral

"A gripping account of the scientific race to find the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Wade's investigation uncovers a trail of clues that leads to a startling : the virus may have escaped from a laboratory in Wuhan." — The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Wade's book is a gripping account of the scientific race to find the answers to one of the most important questions of our time." — The Washington Post

"A fascinating and important book. Wade's investigation is groundbreaking, and his s are sure to spark controversy." — The Wall Street Journal

About the Author

Nicholas Wade is an award-winning investigative journalist who has written for The New York Times, Science, and Nature. He is the author of several books, including Before the Dawn: Recovering the Lost History of Our Ancestors and A Troublesome Inheritance: Genes, Race, and Human History.

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Viral: The Search for the Origin of COVID-19

by Matt Ridley

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	17057 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	416 pages

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