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Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 at the Huanan Seafood Market

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Investigation

Did SARS-CoV-2 begin through a research-related laboratory incident?

Challenges

Huanan market environmental sampling detected SARS-CoV-2 in areas associated with wildlife trade; susceptible mammals were present, but the sampling did not demonstrate that a specific animal was infected before market closure.

Supports a market-associated zoonotic pathway while leaving the immediate host unproven.

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