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Comment by WHO Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO)

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WHO advisory group of independent experts assessing the origins of emerging and re-emerging pathogens
While available data support that the HSM played a significant role in early transmission and amplification, it is not conclusive that the HSM was where the virus first spilled over into the human population, or if it occurred through upstream infected humans or animals at the market.
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WHO Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO), “Independent assessment of the origins of SARS-CoV-2,” June 27, 2025, p. 10.
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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 SAGO says HSM’s role in early transmission does not conclusively establish it as the first spillover site, directly bearing on this claim. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 3mo ago
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AI Verified Recorded “against” matches SAGO’s view that HSM early transmission does not conclusively establish first spillover there. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 3mo ago

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AI Verified WHO SAGO’s June 27, 2025 report, p. 10, contains this wording verbatim. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 3mo ago
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