There are a few different theories as to how the Covid-19 outbreak began, however, researchers agree that Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market of Wuhan, China is the original infection site. Researches speculated that various animal breeds that are used for food and fur may be the cause for the outbreak as they can carry coronavirus. Studies showed that animal swabs came back negative for the virus, but around 1,000 environmental samples from the stalls and other areas of the market tested positive.
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