China lab leaked COVID, says U.S. dept; White House distances itself from theory

Published on Feb 27, 2023 01:58 pm IST

A massive debate has reignited in the U.S. over the emergence of COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Energy Department has now concluded that an accidental laboratory leak in China most likely caused Coronavirus. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) cited the the shift by the U.S. agency in an update to a 2021 document by Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines's office. The U.S. Energy department was previously undecided on how the virus emerged. The White House has now distanced itself from the claims. Watch this video for more details.

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