A new discovery has been made: a bat-borne coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, has been identified in China.

While no human infections have been reported so far, the virus shares similarities with SARS-CoV-2, including its ability to infect human cells via the ACE2 receptor.

This has sparked concerns about its potential to evolve and spread to humans, raising important questions about the future of global health.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr. Leong Hoe Nam, Senior Consultant Infectious Diseases Physician at Rophi Clinic, to discuss how viruses like HKU5-CoV-2 emerge and the importance of monitoring these threats.

 

Presented by: Hongbin Jeong

Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (alexparada@sph.com.sg) and Hongbin Jeong

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A new discovery has been made: a bat-borne coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, has been identified in China.
While no human infections have been reported so far, the virus shares similarities with SARS-CoV-2, including its ability to infect human cells via the ACE2 receptor.
This has sparked concerns about its potential to evolve and spread to humans, raising important questions about the future of global health.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr. Leong Hoe Nam, Senior Consultant Infectious Diseases Physician at Rophi Clinic, to discuss how viruses like HKU5-CoV-2 emerge and the importance of monitoring these threats.
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Presented by: Hongbin Jeong
Produced and Edited by: Alexandra Parada (<a href="mailto:alexparada@sph.com.sg">alexparada@sph.com.sg</a>) and Hongbin Jeong
Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.