Kenya: Scientists Warn of Possible Return of Deadly Coronavirus in East Africa

Scientists are warning of a possible resurgence of a dangerous coronavirus strain in East Africa after a new bat-borne virus with the ability to infect human cells was identified through research conducted in the region, including Kenya.

The study, a collaboration between UK scientists and researchers from Kenya, focused on coronaviruses circulating in wildlife populations across East Africa, where close human-wildlife interactions continue to raise public health concerns.

The research…