THE FAUCI FILES: Denials, Dollars, and Deadly Research in Wuhan

10 Covid Fun Facts

When you consider all of the upheaval in our daily lives since Covid, it’s surprising there’s so little talk about pursuing the root cause.

The financial impact of the pandemic is estimated at $14 trillion in the U.S. alone.

The following are 10 key facts you should know about Covid-19:

1. Funding Confirmation: The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has admitted to funding gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) through grants to the nonprofit EcoHealth Alliance. This admission contradicts previous denials by officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci.

2. Nature of Research: The research involved modifying bat coronaviruses to study their potential to infect humans, specifically testing if spike proteins could bind to human ACE2 receptors in a mouse model.

3. Gain-of-Function Debate: There has been significant debate over whether this research qualifies as “gain-of-function”. While some officials assert it does not meet the strict definition, others, including scientists and lawmakers, argue it does.

4. Cover-up Allegations: Allegations suggest that U.S. officials, including from NIH and NIAID, attempted to downplay or hide the nature of this research. This includes claims of using a “secret back channel” to manage information about the funding.

5. Public Denials: Dr. Anthony Fauci and others publicly denied funding gain-of-function research at WIV, which has been contradicted by later admissions and documents. This has led to accusations of misleading Congress.

6. EcoHealth Alliance’s Role: EcoHealth Alliance, led by Peter Daszak, was central in facilitating this research with U.S. funds. They’ve been accused of not adequately reporting findings and violating grant terms, leading to funding suspensions.

7. Congressional Scrutiny: Congressional hearings and investigations have focused on these activities, with significant pushback from Republicans like Senators Rand Paul and Roger Marshall, who have strongly challenged Fauci’s statements.

8. NIH Oversight Issues: There have been many criticisms of NIH’s oversight procedures, with claims that the agency relied too heavily on assurances from EcoHealth Alliance without sufficient verification.

9. Legal and Ethical Concerns: The involvement in such research has raised ethical and legal questions, prompting calls for moratoriums on similar research and for investigations into the origins of the COVID-19 virus.

10. Political Consequences: The controversy has (rightfully, in my opinion) affected public trust in science and government, and highlights the need for clearer policies – and transparency – around funding potential bioweapons.

A serious investigation is warranted.

Such a resolution would bring: (a) accountability to those behind the creation and coverup of this bioweapon; and (b) help prevent a repeat by mandating transparency and guardrails.

Because the next outbreak could be far worse.

Source: https://directorblue.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-fauci-files-denials-dollars-and.html