"WHO Report Includes 'COVID-19 Originating in China' Theory but No Investigation Conducted"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Although the World Health Organization (WHO) investigation report from China contained data that could identify the theory of COVID-19's origin in China, suspicions have been raised that a proper investigation was not conducted.

According to a report by CNN on the 25th (local time), citing sources, the WHO panel's report published last March included an appendix of about 200 pages containing data that could identify the theory of COVID-19's origin in China.

In particular, it was understood that the process of storing and destroying COVID-19 samples extracted from the human body was also detailed.

It was also reported that the appendix included a list of 28 types of food consumed by the first reported infected person in December 2019, as well as visits to traditional markets selling wild animals.

CNN reported, "Based on this data, those advocating the theory of a Chinese origin may increase demands for transparency and calls from the WHO team for further investigations in China."

Although the schedule for the investigation visit to China, including Wuhan where the first COVID-19 patient was reported, has not yet been finalized, sources said that if the visit takes place, the team conducting the detailed investigation will be smaller in scale than before.

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