COVID-19 myths have spread just about as quickly as the disease itself. One myth in particular just won’t go away… that this virus is a man-made bioweapon. But by using the virus’ genetic sequence scientists have been able to debunk this myth once and for all.

Editor's note: In 2021, Fauci noted that while there is no further evidence about the origin of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the country needs to keep an “open mind” about the COVID-19 lab-leak theory. Fauci went on to say a "fair, open investigation" will be necessary to discover the origins of the virus. We have updated the headline to reflect these developments.

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