February 29, 2020

More efforts are needed to uncover the mysterious nature of the novel coronavirus, experts say, as more cases showing no travel history to infected areas or contact with patients have been reported in countries such as the US, further complicating the discussions about the origin of the virus. 

Given that the source of the virus has not been identified and scientists have not made major breakthroughs on relevant research, experts said countries should remain open-minded and work together by abandoning a political quagmire and conspiracy theories. 

When it comes to the origin of the novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) outbreak, China is the first location that people would think of. However, the situation is getting worse in other countries. "Although the outbreak first occurred in China, it does not necessarily mean it originated here," Zhong Nanshan, a prestigious respiratory specialist, told a press conference on Thursday. 

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