In a recent statement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) clarified that they did not provide funding for gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. This comes amidst ongoing debates about the origins of the COVID-19 virus.
During a public hearing on Capitol Hill, Dr. Anthony Fauci, a prominent figure in the federal response to the pandemic, testified for the first time since retiring from government service. He emphasized the importance of considering all possible origins of the virus and maintaining transparency in the scientific investigation.