Shi Zhengli
Chinese scientist at center of virus controvery denies lab leak theory
The Chinese scientist at the center of theories that the coronavirus pandemic originated with a leak from her specialized lab in the city of Wuhan has denied her institution was to blame for the health disaster.
"How on earth can I offer up evidence for something where there is no evidence?" Dr. Shi Zhengli told the New York Times in rare comments to the media.
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However, the Chinese authorities reject these claims as "pure speculations" and point out that a high level of security is in effect in that laboratory.