In a startling new report, it has been revealed that plans to create a virus similar to the one that caused the deadly COVID-19 pandemic were proposed in China several years before the outbreak. The report discloses that the EcoHealth Alliance, a New York-based nonprofit organization funded by the government, had submitted a blueprint to the Defense Department in 2018, outlining their intentions to generate a transmittable disease.
Leading the team behind this proposal was Professor She Generally, also known as the 'bat lady,' who is renowned for her experiments on coronaviruses at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. The plan involved the reverse engineering of spike proteins, which would then be synthesized and made more transmissible to humans. These modified spike proteins would be attached to different strains of coronaviruses and tested on mice to observe the severity of the resulting infections.
Remarkably, the proposal specified the Wuhan lab as the ideal testing site, citing cost-cutting measures. However, crucial safety precautions were not disclosed, with one team member even acknowledging that US researchers would be alarmed if they knew about the inadequate facilities for testing such dangerous pathogens. Consequently, the Defense Department rejected the proposal.
This revelation raises significant concerns and prompts important questions about the necessity and ethics of such research. Why are experiments of this nature being conducted in the first place? As investigations continue, experts and authorities must delve deeper into the motivations driving this kind of research, while ensuring the safety and well-being of all involved.
The Wuhan lab has been at the center of intense speculation regarding the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. The release of this blueprint adds another layer to the ongoing debate surrounding the theory of a lab leak. While it does not provide conclusive evidence, it certainly raises eyebrows and fuels further investigation into the possibility that the virus originated from research activities at the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
As the world continues to grapple with the devastating effects of the pandemic, it is crucial that transparency and accountability prevail. The focus should be on understanding the origins of the virus and implementing measures to prevent similar outbreaks in the future. International collaboration, sharing of scientific data, and adherence to stringent safety protocols are essential to mitigate the risks associated with research on infectious diseases. Only by learning from past mistakes and promoting responsible scientific practices can we hope to prevent future catastrophes and protect the health and well-being of all humanity.