New bat coronavirus detected in East Africa

The heart-nosed bat. FILE PIC/WIKIPEDIA

Researchers have identified a new bat coronavirus in East Africa that can enter human cells. The study focuses on viruses circulating in bat populations and their potential to cross into humans.

Researchers identified a virus in the heart-nosed bat that can bind to a human receptor CEACAM6. The result does not indicate human infection has occurred.

Preliminary testing in Kenya found no evidence of spread among local populations. However, it highlighting a new coronavirus risk that should be closely monitored.

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