NEW: A key scientist who signed the letter calling for investigation into the lab leak theory now says a natural origin “is the most likely scenario by a long shot.”

It’s based on his own analysis of where the first cases were found. (by @FoodieScience)
https://t.co/BV7lzGR8gg

— Geoff Brumfiel (@gbrumfiel) July 19, 2021

But two things have swayed him that the market is (again) the most likely origin.

1. Initial cases clearly radiate out away from the markets, not the lab.

2. A newly published paper shows numerous live animals were being sold in the market…https://t.co/sh3g3dmwQC

— Geoff Brumfiel (@gbrumfiel) July 19, 2021