How Covid-19 began has become increasingly contentious, with the US and other allies suggesting China has not been transparent about the origins of the outbreak.
The Guardian: Where did COVID-19 come from?
People wearing facemasks as a preventative measure following a coronavirus outbreak which began in the Chinese city of Wuhan, line up to purchase face masks from a makeshift stall after queueing for hours following a registration process in which they were given a pre-sales ticket, in Hong Kong on Feb. 5, 2020.