Tracing the Thread of Coronaviruses

This chapter investigates the origins and evolution of coronaviruses, especially focusing on the SARS outbreak and its connections to wet markets and wildlife. It explores how research has shifted in understanding the potential for bat coronaviruses to infect humans and the necessary conditions for outbreaks. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between bats and viruses while critiquing the responses to various viral outbreaks.