NeoCov refers for new coronavirus, which Wuhan researchers claim to have discovered in South African bats. This isn't SARs-CoV-2 or a related virus. MERS Coronavirus is linked to this.
The World Health Organization has stated that more research is needed to determine whether the NeoCov coronavirus, which has been detected in bats in South Africa, poses a hazard to people. "Further research is needed to determine whether the virus detected in the study poses a risk to humans," WHO told Russian news agency Tass. The World Health Organization is aware of Wuhan scientists' recent discovery and is in contact with the World Organization for Animal Health and the Food and Agriculture Organization to respond.
"Animals, especially wild animals, are responsible for more than 75% of all developing infectious diseases in humans, many of which are caused by novel viruses." Coronaviruses can be found in a variety of animals, including bats, which have been recognised as a natural reservoir for several of these viruses, WHO stated.
In a study paper that has not yet been peer-reviewed, Chinese researchers mention this new variant. According to them, this virus has a high mortality and transmission rate. It's not SARS-CoV-2, but the MERS Coronavirus, which has the potential to kill one out of every three people infected.
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