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Bat soup is the real reason for Novel Coronavirus.

Reports published by the WHO and CDC validates that bat soup is not the root source for Novel coronavirus transmission.

Reports published by the WHO and CDC validates that bat soup is not the root source for Novel coronavirus transmission.According to the World Health Organization's report on Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), the WHO states that during food preparation meat products can be safely consumed if they have been cooked thoroughly and properly to reduce the transmission of Novel Coronavirus.

As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) report on Novel Coronavirus Transmission, the CDC mentions that Coronaviruses are common in different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats, and bats. The outbreak of respiratory illness caused by 2019-nCov in Wuhan, China had some link to large seafood and live animal market, suggesting animal-to-human spread. Concerning the transmissibility and other features associated with 2019-nCoV, the investigations are ongoing.

A YouTube Video uploaded by BisdakOZ about the Novel Coronavirus shows that the virus has been spread to humans through bat soup was claimed in media, but researchers found that protein codes in the virus are similar to that of snakes.

A situation report of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) published by WHO on 23 January 2020 states that the primary source of 2019-nCoV Coronavirus remains unknown.

The research on the particular virus is ongoing and bat soup is not the initial source for the transmission of Novel Coronavirus.

The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a lot of potentially dangerous misinformation. For reliable advice on COVID-19 including symptoms, prevention and available treatment, please refer to the World Health Organisation or your national healthcare authority.

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