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As multiple theories claim that the novel coronavirus originated from laboratory in China, the director of Wuhan Institute of Virology has rejected the claims, calling it "impossible".&nbsp;

In an interview published by state media on Saturday, Yuan Zhiming, director of the institute said that "there's no way this virus came from us". &nbsp;

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Zhiming also said to CTGN that nobody from his staff had been infected with COVID-19 and added the "whole institute is carrying out research in different areas related to the coronavirus".

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Responding to whether the research suggesting that coronavirus originating from the institute, Zhiming said: "I know it's impossible."

"As people who carry out viral studies we clearly know what kind of research is going on at the institute and how the institute manages viruses and samples," Zhiming said.

Multiple conspiracy theories claimed that COVID-19 came out from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, specifically its P4 laboratory which is equipped to tackle dangerous viruses.

The Wuhan facility director also said that since the P4 laboratory is in Wuhan "people can't help but make associations", but certain media outlets are "deliberately trying to mislead people".

Earlier this week, US began its probe to know whether the virus came out of a virology institute with a high-security biosafety laboratory.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that US officials are doing a "full investigation" into how the COVID-19 "got out into the world".

(With AFP inputs)

As multiple theories claim that the novel coronavirus originated from laboratory in China, the director of Wuhan Institute of Virology has rejected the claims, calling it "impossible".

As multiple theories claim that the novel coronavirus originated from laboratory in China, the director of Wuhan Institute of Virology has rejected the claims, calling it "impossible". In an interview published by state media on Saturday, Yuan Zhiming, director of the institute said that "there's no way this virus came from us". Also read | US: 1,891 new coronavirus deaths as hundreds protest against lockdown Zhiming also said to CTGN that nobody from his staff had been infected with COVID-19 and added the "whole institute is carrying out research in different areas related to the coronavirus". Also read | China has 'moral obligation' to share coronavirus data: White House Responding to whether the research suggesting that coronavirus originating from the institute, Zhiming said: "I know it's impossible." "As people who carry out viral studies we clearly know what kind of research is going on at the institute and how the institute manages viruses and samples," Zhiming said. Multiple conspiracy theories claimed that COVID-19 came out from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, specifically its P4 laboratory which is equipped to tackle dangerous viruses. The Wuhan facility director also said that since the P4 laboratory is in Wuhan "people can't help but make associations", but certain media outlets are "deliberately trying to mislead people". Earlier this week, US began its probe to know whether the virus came out of a virology institute with a high-security biosafety laboratory. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that US officials are doing a "full investigation" into how the COVID-19 "got out into the world". (With AFP inputs)

'No way': Wuhan lab director rejects coronavirus origins from its facility

China, after spreading the deadly virus to the world, is trying to don the saviour's hat. It is on an image-building mission. After crippling mankind with the coronavirus, China wants now to become a global donor.

It is sending emergency supplies and other assistance to the world. But, with the reputation China holds, it is difficult to take things on face value. Watch this video first and see it yourself why China can still not be trusted.&nbsp;

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The above video clearly shows medical experts from China sharing their experiences in containing the novel coronavirus. However, these officials are Malaysian healthcare workers.&nbsp;

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On March 25, a chartered plan arrived in Milan in Italy with health kits. The officials, who were seen in the previous compilation video, were holding Chinese flags, as the country tries to manage its PR.

China extended its generosity to 89 Countries, including Cambodia and France, apart from four international organisations.&nbsp;

However, interesting developments took place in the last 24 hours. Spain turned down 9,000 Chinese-manufactured test kits. The Spanish government said that the kits were faulty and 70 per cent of the times give wrong results.&nbsp;

In hindsight, China is even though pretending to help nations in order to improve its image, history and current examples tell us that the country can't be trusted.

And this means neither its claims nor its substandard products.&nbsp;

 
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China, after spreading the deadly virus to the world, is trying to don the saviour's hat. It is on an image-building mission. After crippling mankind with the coronavirus, China wants now to become a global donor.

China, after spreading the deadly virus to the world, is trying to don the saviour's hat. It is on an image-building mission. After crippling mankind with the coronavirus, China wants now to become a global donor. It is sending emergency supplies and other assistance to the world. But, with the reputation China holds, it is difficult to take things on face value. Watch this video first and see it yourself why China can still not be trusted. Watch The above video clearly shows medical experts from China sharing their experiences in containing the novel coronavirus. However, these officials are Malaysian healthcare workers. Also read | China manoeuvres to protect its interests in Gulf while keeping its hands clean On March 25, a chartered plan arrived in Milan in Italy with health kits. The officials, who were seen in the previous compilation video, were holding Chinese flags, as the country tries to manage its PR. China extended its generosity to 89 Countries, including Cambodia and France, apart from four international organisations. However, interesting developments took place in the last 24 hours. Spain turned down 9,000 Chinese-manufactured test kits. The Spanish government said that the kits were faulty and 70 per cent of the times give wrong results. In hindsight, China is even though pretending to help nations in order to improve its image, history and current examples tell us that the country can't be trusted. And this means neither its claims nor its substandard products.

Can China be trusted in its attempts to become messiah for fighting coronavirus