EZRA LEVANT | MARCH 12, 2025 | NEWS ANALYSIS
New evidence suggests the German BND intelligence agency concluded a lab accident at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) was responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic as early as 2020, according to recent reports. The findings, which contradict official narratives, highlight concerns over safety protocols and research practices at the facility.
Materials analyzed by German media indicate that WIV researchers conducted risky experiments under subpar biosecurity standards. Safety lapses, including violations of laboratory regulations, have drawn scrutiny, with some studies reportedly carried out under BSL-2 protocols—less rigorous than the BSL-3 standards used for similar research in the United States.
The reports also reference evidence of gain-of-function experiments, a controversial practice involving genetic modifications to viruses that could enhance their transmissibility or pathogenicity. Ezra Levant, host of The Ezra Levant Show, criticized the delayed disclosure of these findings, stating, “It’s not news that the BND knew this five years ago—that’s the real story.”
Levant emphasized the significance of the revelations, noting that for years, claims about a lab origin were dismissed as conspiracy theories. He argued that the evidence now challenges longstanding dismissals and raises questions about transparency. “For years, you were mocked for speaking the truth; but more than that, you were punished for saying the truth,” he said.
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