India Says It Has Interest In Further Studies Into Origin Of COVID-19

The first case of COVID-19 was reported from Wuhan in China.

India said on Thursday that it has an interest in further studies and data on the origin of the coronavirus and called for cooperation by all concerned.

"We have our interest in further studies and data on the issue of the origin of the virus...need for understanding and cooperation by all concerned," cArindam Bagchi said during a weekly briefing.

He was asked about the World Health Organization announcing the formation of a scientific advisory group aimed at identifying the origins of COVID-19 and other emerging and re-emerging pathogens of epidemic and pandemic potential.

The first case of COVID-19 was reported from Wuhan in China.