Summary:
- Researchers have discovered a new coronavirus, named Khosta-2, that has the potential to infect human cells and is related to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.
- Khosta-2 was found in Russian bats and while it does not currently pose a significant threat to humans, it demonstrates the continued risk of zoonotic diseases emerging from animal reservoirs.
- The discovery highlights the need for continued surveillance and research to understand the diversity of coronaviruses and their potential to cross over into human populations.