The coronavirus pandemic likely arose from a Chinese laboratory leak, the US Department of Energy now says according to media, although the White House maintained Sunday that American intelligence remained divided on the issue.
The conclusion, reportedly the result of new intelligence, is nevertheless significant because the department oversees a network of national laboratories, including some that do advanced biological research.
The department now joins the Federal Bureau of Investigation in believing that the pandemic, which has left nearly seven million people dead, was the result of a mishap in a Chinese laboratory. Four US intelligence agencies believe COVID-19 occurred through natural transmission, while two others remain undecided, the Journal reported.
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stressed a"variety of views" on the matter remain. "Right now, there is not a definitive answer that has emerged from the intelligence community on this question,"
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