Shi Zhengli
Shi Zhengli is a prominent Chinese virologist known for her research on coronaviruses, particularly those affecting bats. Often referred to as the 'Bat Woman' in scientific circles, she has led significant studies on viral pathogens, including investigations into the origins of SARS and COVID-19. Her recent work involves the identification of a new coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, found in bats in Hong Kong, which has raised awareness about potential zoonotic transmissions and the importance of ongoing virus surveillance.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +10% | 1,380,004,385 | 804,454 | $2,900,000 | 1,691$ |
| Brazil | 2 | 8.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 222,979 | $1,500,000 | 1,585$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,293 | $54,000 | 36$ |
| Italy | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 19,373 | $2,000,000 | 641$ |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 10,638 | $180,000 | 102$ |
| Iran | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 27,711 | $610,000 | 201$ |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 34,813,871 | 19,636 | $700,000 | 395$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 49,717 | $67,000 | 107$ |
| Nepal | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 29,136,808 | 15,615 | $34,000 | 18$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 46,315 | $106,000 | 91$ |
| Totals | 13 | 1,906,554,044 | 1,218,731 | $8,151,000 | 4,867$ |
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Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Shi Zhengli, often referred to as 'Batwoman', led the research on a new strain of coronavirus found in bats.
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Nepal:
Shi Zhengli led a team of researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology studying the new coronavirus HKU-5-CoV-2.
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India:
Dr Shi Zhengli led the study that discovered the new bat virus HKU5-CoV-2.
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Brazil:
Shi Zhengli is a leading virologist who has conducted significant research on coronaviruses in bats.
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Uruguay:
Shi Zhengli is a virologist leading a team of researchers studying bat merbecoviruses related to MERS-CoV.
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Iran:
Shi Zhengli, known for her extensive research on coronaviruses, conducted the study that discovered the new bat coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2.
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Brazil:
Shi Zhengli is a leading virologist who has conducted significant research on coronaviruses in bats.
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India:
Shi Zhengli, referred to as 'Batwoman', leads the research on the newly discovered bat coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2.
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India:
Shi Zhengli is a renowned virologist known as 'batwoman' due to her extensive research on bat coronaviruses.
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Saudi Arabia:
Shi Zhengli is a renowned Chinese virologist who led a team studying a new coronavirus strain in Guangzhou.
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