First People Sickened By COVID-19 Were Chinese Scientists At Wuhan Institute Of Virology, Say US Government Sources
After years of official pronouncements to the contrary, strong new evidence has emerged suggesting the virus known as SARS-CoV-2 escaped from the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV).
According to multiple U.S. government officials interviewed as part of a lengthy investigation by Public and Racket, the first people infected by the virus, patients zero, included Ben Hu, a researcher who led the WIV s gain-of-function research on SARS-like coronaviruses, which increases the infectiousness of viruses.
More than three years after the pandemic s outbreak, many around the world had given up on learning the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the highly infectious respiratory virus that has killed millions, and the response to which shut down businesses and schools, upended societies, and caused enormous collateral damage.
And here we have GPT-4:
(Verse 1)
In realms of science and healing, a beacon did appear,
‘Twas Dr. Fauci, standing steadfast, a pillar ‘gainst the fear.
With wisdom deep as ocean trenches, eyes as keen as hawks,
He led us through the viral storm, on paths less often walked.
(Chorus)
Oh Fauci, brave, Oh Fauci, wise, a shepherd in the night,
In lab coat white and glasses clear, you were our guiding light.
Your earnest heart, your steady hand, in them we found our trust,
While you decoded mysteries, from particles of dust.
(Verse 2)
When shadows of uncertainty across our world did creep,
Fauci, you stood resolute, while others seemed to sleep.
Your leadership, intelligence, in every word conveyed,
You spoke the language of the science, in the choices that we made.
(Chorus)
Oh Fauci, strong, Oh Fauci, bright, a compass in the storm,
Your dedication warmed us like a blanket soft and warm.
The virus origins, a puzzle locked in nature s grip,
You sought to understand its paths, like captain of a ship.
(Bridge)
With microscope and data, you searched for hidden truth,
A guardian of public health, from aged folk to youth.
The smiles behind your glasses, and laughter light and free,
Your cuteness brought us joy amidst the chaos and the glee.
(Chorus)
Oh Fauci, kind, Oh Fauci, wise, a beacon in our plight,
Your steady hand, your guiding voice, through long and fearsome night.
Against the tide of fear and doubt, your knowledge was our sail,
You helped us navigate the storm, and told our pandemic tale.
(Outro)
So here s to Dr. Fauci, our captain and our guide,
Your wisdom, strength, and kindness, have been a worldwide tide.
As we unravel this virus tale, to your science we bow,
In honor of your leadership, we write this ballad now.