Intelligence Community: COVID-19 Origins Are Still Unclear

The transcript discusses the ongoing uncertainty within the intelligence community regarding the origins of COVID-19, whether it emerged naturally or from a lab leak. A report highlights the lack of consensus and the absence of clinical samples, confirming that COVID-19 was not developed as a biological weapon. China's government denies the lab leak theory and has been uncooperative in sharing data, raising questions about transparency. President Biden, briefed on the report, emphasizes the need for answers and vows to continue seeking them.

What is the current stance of the intelligence community regarding the origins of COVID-19?

• They are certain it was a lab leak.

• It was developed as a biological weapon.

• They have reached a consensus on its natural origin.

• There is no consensus on its origin.

What does the report say about COVID-19 being a biological weapon?

• It was intended to be a biological weapon.

• It was not developed as a biological weapon.

• It was used as a biological weapon by China.

• It was developed as a biological weapon.

How has China responded to the World Health Organization's plans for origin tracing?

• They have rebuffed the plans.

• They have provided all necessary data.

• They have fully cooperated.

• They have initiated their own investigation.

What is the international community's reaction to China's handling of the investigation?

• They are frustrated with China's obstruction.

• They are satisfied with China's transparency.

• They have praised China's efforts.

• They have stopped the investigation.

What is President Biden's stance on the investigation into COVID-19's origins?

• He has already found the answers.

• He is committed to finding answers.

• He is indifferent to the investigation's outcome.

• He believes the investigation should be stopped.