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It would be interesting to know the background of the infamous Lancet letter[1].

According to journalist Paul Thacker, the Lancet letter "helped to guide almost a year of reporting, as journalists helped to amplify Daszak’s message and to silence scientific and public debate." This affected reporting on the origins of the virus, "characterising the lab leak theory as unworthy of serious consideration".

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancet_letter_(COVID-19)



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