WHO = World Health Organization has released a report of a research team to clarify the source of the new coronavirus, and concluded that it is extremely unlikely that the virus was leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Veterans Affairs in China.
While China praised the survey as "praising the scientific spirit," governments in 14 countries, including the United States, expressed concern that they "did not have access to complete data and samples."
On the 30th, WHO released a report of an international research team that investigated in Wuhan, China from January to last month in order to clarify the source of the new coronavirus.
According to the report, the virus may have spread from bats to humans via rabbits, but the origin and location of the virus could not be identified.
On the other hand, it was concluded that the outflow from the Wuhan Institute of Virginology, which was claimed by the former Trump administration in the United States, is extremely unlikely because of thorough safety management.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China commented on the investigation and praised it as "praising the scientific spirit of the experts."
"China is cooperating necessary to ensure that the investigation in Wuhan goes smoothly, which shows the open, transparent and responsible attitude of the Chinese side."
Meanwhile, governments from 14 countries, including Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom, issued a joint statement on the 30th, expressing concern that "the investigation by international experts was significantly delayed and access to complete data and samples was not available." "It was made.
In addition, Saki, a spokesman for the White House, said at the press conference that "it is incomplete because it captures only a part of the whole picture" and that it is "not transparent and does not provide sufficient data and is cooperative I can't say that, "he criticized, and the difference in evaluation between China and Europe and the United States has become clear.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato "Needs further investigation"
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said at a press conference in the morning, "In order to prevent future pandemics, it is essential to evaluate the origin of the virus without interference from a prompt and independent expert. This investigation is in addition to the delay in conducting the investigation. I am concerned about the lack of access to data and specimens. "
In addition, regarding further investigation, "WHO Secretary-General Tedros also stated that the scope of analysis of this investigation is not sufficient and further investigation is necessary. In collaboration with other WHO member countries that participated in the joint statement. I would like to encourage the government to consider it at WHO. "