Tracing the origins of SARS-CoV-2: lessons learned from the past

The origins of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) remain elusive; understanding how, when, and where SARS-CoV-2 was transmitted from its natural reservoir to human beings is crucial for preventing future coronavirus outbreaks. With the lessons learned from the endless battle against pathogens and accumulated research data with regard to the origins and intermediate hosts, we present multiple potential locations as the natural reservoirs of SARS-CoV-2.

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Understanding the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from its natural reservoir to humans is crucial for preventing future coronavirus outbreaks. Through accumulated research data and lessons learned from battling pathogens, multiple potential locations as natural reservoirs of SARS-CoV-2 have been identified.