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Comment by Robert Redfield

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Virologist; former Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Based on my initial analysis of the data, I came to believe—and still believe today—that it indicates COVID-19 infections more likely were the result of an accidental lab leak than the result of a natural spillover event.
AI Verified (Mar 8, 2023)
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Robert R. Redfield, written testimony to the U.S. House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, March 8, 2023.
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The clustering of early cases around the Huanan market reflects where the COVID-19 virus emerged, not just where testing looked
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AI Verified Redfield says the evidence favors accidental lab leak over natural spillover, indicating opposition to a market-emergence interpretation. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 1h ago
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AI Verified Redfield favors lab leak over natural spillover, supporting the recorded against vote. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 1h ago

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AI Verified Redfield's House testimony dated 8 Mar 2023 contains this exact wording. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 1h ago
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