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Comparison of the new HKU5-CoV-2 virus with other COVID-19 strains
| Feature | HKU5-CoV-2 (New Virus) | SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) | SARS-CoV -2 Omicron BF.7 Variant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virus Origin | Bats in China | Bats (likely through another animal) | Mutation of SARS-CoV-2 |
| Infecting human cells? | Yes, but less efficiently | Yes | Highly transmissible |
| Human-to-human transmission? | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes, highly contagious |
| Potential threat? | Low (for now, studies ongoing) | High | High, but causes mild illness in most cases |
