Newly released genetic data from Wuhan has found raccoon dog DNA blended with the COVID-19 virus.
Since the first COVID-19 death in Wuhan on January 11, 2020, the virus has killed 6,873,477 people worldwide.
This suggests that the virus may have infected the animals, according to the scientists.
"We continue to call on China to be transparent in sharing data and to conduct the necessary investigations and share the results.
Since the first COVID-19 death — which was recorded in Wuhan, China, on January 11, 2020 — the virus has killed 6,873,477 people around the world, according to WHO data.