Researchers have identified a new bat coronavirus in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/us-israel-attack-iran-iran-and-oman-ministers-discuss-ceasefire-regional-talks-says-report-23625694" rel="nofollow">East Africa</a> 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.&nbsp;
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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Scientists have identified a new coronavirus in bats in East Africa that can bind to a human receptor, though no human infections have been detected so far

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Scientists have identified a new coronavirus in bats in East Africa that can bind to a human receptor, though no human infections have been detected so far. Experts say the finding highlights the need for continued monitoring of zoonotic risks

New bat coronavirus detected in East Africa

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