BEIJING: The China Foreign Ministry said they were standing ready to continue close cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO) to find the origin of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), but it firmly opposes any political manipulation under the guise of an investigation of its origin. China supports reviews of the Covid-19 pandemic at an appropriate time, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hua Chunying said at a news conference. Also, Northjersey.com reported that a mayor in New Jersey said he believes he was sick with the coronavirus in November. Those reports show that the origin of the virus might be diversified, Hua said. Having maintained close communication with the WHO in an open, transparent and responsible manner, China supports the organization in conducting scientific research into the virus’ origin based on all reports available, the spokesman added.

Source: Manila Times May 07, 2020 16:36 UTC