COVID-19 was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December …

COVID-19 was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The exact origins of the virus are still under investigation by scientists and international organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO). The most likely hypothesis is that the virus has a zoonotic source, meaning it jumped from animals to humans, which is common with coronaviruses. Continued international cooperation and scientific research are needed to fully understand the origins of the virus.