WHO Expert Team Begins Full-Scale Investigation into COVID-19 Origins in Wuhan, China

Peter Daszak of the WHO investigation team is leaving the quarantine hotel in Wuhan on the 28th. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] The World Health Organization (WHO) expert team, which visited Wuhan, China to investigate the origin of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), began a full-scale investigation on the 28th.

Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at the regular briefing that "the WHO experts have completed their 14-day quarantine" and "will continue exchanges and cooperation in China to trace the origin of the virus."

On the same day, spokesperson Zhao said that the WHO experts will engage in activities such as roundtable discussions, visits, and on-site investigations, emphasizing that the highest goal is to prevent future risks and protect life and health.

He targeted the United States, saying, "Any prejudice, negative speculation, or even politicized interpretation is inappropriate," and added, "It will be an unnecessary obstacle to the WHO experts conducting research cooperation in China."

Earlier, White House spokesperson Jen Psaki stated on the 27th (local time) that she wants a strong and clear international investigation into the origin of COVID-19.

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