Boris Johnson claims Covid originated from Chinese lab, not Wuhan market
- Boris Johnson claims in his memoir that COVID-19 was likely caused by a lab accident in China.
- This assertion contradicts his earlier belief that the virus originated from animal-to-human transmission.
- Johnson's comments have reignited debates about the virus's origins and the implications for public health policy.
In his memoir 'Unleashed', former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson claims that the COVID-19 pandemic was likely caused by a lab accident in China, contradicting his earlier stance that it originated from animal-to-human transmission at a Wuhan market. Johnson describes the virus as 'entirely man-made' and suggests that it resulted from a 'botched experiment' involving scientists manipulating viruses. This shift in perspective comes after he faced criticism for his handling of the pandemic and the lockdown measures he enforced. Johnson's comments have reignited debates about the origins of the virus, with some experts supporting the lab leak theory while others maintain that it emerged from wildlife markets. The controversy surrounding the virus's origins has significant implications for international relations, particularly between the U.K. and China, as well as for public health policy moving forward. Johnson's memoir, set to be released on October 10, 2023, aims to provide insight into his experiences during the pandemic and his reflections on the decisions made during that time.