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We speak with HKUMed Dr. Tommy Lam to learn the science behind how the coronavirus emerged from animal populations and can’t be man-made, why the pangolin could be an intermediary host, and whether we can be sure that the virus originated in Wuhan China. Guests:Dr. Tommy Lam, School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong Further Listening and Reading:Fight COVID19 with HKU websiteDr. Lam ResearchDr. Lam Research linking pangolins to coronavirusChannelnewsasia Video on How Coronavirus StartedScripps Research That COVID19 From NatureCNN article Scientists Debate Origin TheoriesVanity Fair article on how man-made origins of COVID19 spreadVox video on how wildlife trade creates a coronavirus Production credits:Hosts: Marcy Trent Long and Bonnie AuAssociate producer: YuFei WuIntro/outro music: Alex Mauboussin