Former Biden Adviser Reveals Shift on COVID Origins

1 sourceUpdated Aug 4, 2026

Former Biden White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha says he now believes the COVID-19 pandemic most likely began with an accidental laboratory leak, marking a notable shift from the position he held…

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