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House Republicans: ‘Significant Circumstantial Evidence’ COVID-19 Originated From Wuhan Lab Leak
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Dylan Housman
General Assignment & Analysis Reporter
May 20, 2021 10:01 AM ET
House Republicans released a report Wednesday stating there is “significant circumstantial evidence” COVID-19 emerged from Wuhan via an accidental lab leak at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV).
House Intelligence Committee Republicans said the federal government needs to put “more pressure on China” and push for a “full, credible investigation,” according to the report first obtained by Fox News. They added that it is “crucial for health experts and the U.S. government to understand how the COVID-19 virus originated” to “quickly mitigate future pandemics.”
BREAKING: GOP House Intel Committee members agree w/ Dr. Ralph Baric, believe more investigation into COVID-19 origin is needed. Cmte: there’s “significant circumstantial evidence” it leaked from Wuhan lab; next to 0 evidence of zoonotic transmission. Article coming soon.
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