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An ancient coronavirus which swept East Asia thousands of years ago has been identified by scientists from Australia and the US. Comparisons have been drawn between the ancient virus and COVID-19. “We can identify a species that has potential for transmission and we can prepare to some extent for its emergence.” - Professor Kirill Alexandrov 7NEWS at 6pm. www.7NEWS.com.au #COVID19 #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane

Viruses have been a problem for humans since the Herpes Simplex Virus jumped from chimpanzees to the modern human ancestor Homo Erectus about 1.6 million years ago. But now scientists have made some shocking discoveries, and have uncovered more than one ancient virus, and with the Siberian permafrost melting at a rapid rate, an undiscovered ancient virus could be released that threatens us all. What have scientists found, and should we be worried about waking up an ancient virus? | Destiny Media