A Chinese ophthalmologist and virologist, who has previously made claims that SARS-CoV-2 was made in a Chinese laboratory, has released a paper in which they claim the virus was created as a bioweapon. The paper was posted on March 31 and has been shared widely in online social networks. The claims are not peer-reviewed and have been refuted by all credible health authorities as well as investigative journalists.
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