Peter Daszak, Thea Kølsen Fischer, and Marion Koopmans, members of the WHO team investigating the origins of SARS-CoV-2 join TWiV to explain the work done by the committee during phase one, their conclusions, and the extent of work that remains to be done in phase two.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, and Kathy Spindler

Guests: Peter Daszak, Thea Kølsen Fischer, and Marion Koopmans

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• Peter on TWiV 615, 623
• Thea on TWiV 576
• Marion on TWiV 413, 548
• WHO report on origins of SARS-CoV-2
• Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!

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