🧬 The debate over COVID-19's origins has taken a dramatic turn after Dr. Robert Redfield, former director of the U.S. CDC, claimed the virus was 'intentionally engineered' during a recent YouTube interview. Redfield, who led the CDC from 2018 to 2021, suggested the virus may have originated from a U.S.-funded biodefense program in North Carolina—not Wuhan, China.
💡 In the 91-minute interview, Redfield pointed to Ralph Baric, a virologist at the University of North Carolina, as the 'scientific mastermind' behind research that 'helped create viral lines.' He also cited funding from U.S. agencies like the NIH and Department of Defense, though he admitted lacking conclusive evidence.
🌐 The claims sparked immediate buzz online, with users debating the implications for global health transparency. Redfield’s remarks contrast sharply with the WHO’s 2021 report, which called a lab leak 'extremely unlikely.'
🔍 While experts urge caution pending proof, the interview has reignited calls for stricter oversight of high-risk virology research. What’s your take? 🤔
