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COVID-19 Origins Investigation
Ongoing investigation into the origins of COVID-19, including examination of lab research funding, scientific communications, and government testimonies regarding the pandemic's source.
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2026-08-14 to 2026-11-11 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 29 Jul, 08:19 UTC
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Dr. David Morens indicted on charges related to COVID-19 document handling
Dr. David Morens, a close collaborator of Dr. Fauci, was indicted on charges of conspiracy against the United States and concealment of public documents concerning COVID-19 management.
Fauci's private notes reference possible Wuhan lab leak in January 2020
Dr. Fauci's personal journals from January 2020 contained references to the possibility of a virus leak from the Wuhan laboratory, while publicly he defended exclusively the hypothesis of natural animal origin.
Republicans accuse Fauci of perjury over gain-of-function funding testimony
Republicans accused Dr. Fauci of perjury for denying before Congress that he financed gain-of-function research, and alleged he manipulated intelligence assessments to conceal this funding.
President Biden grants Fauci preemptive presidential immunity in January 2025
President Joe Biden granted Dr. Anthony Fauci preemptive presidential immunity in January 2025, though questions about the validity of this immunity remain under debate.
U.S. intelligence report concludes COVID-19 origins remain undetermined
A 2023 report from U.S. intelligence services concluded that despite multiple investigations, the origins of COVID-19 have never been established. The report stated two predominant hypotheses exist—natural animal origin and laboratory-enhanced gain-of-function—but insufficient evidence exists to confirm either.
Dr. Fauci's personal journals published covering pandemic management period
Dr. Anthony Fauci's personal notes from December 2019 to December 2022 were published, covering his management of the COVID-19 pandemic response.
Republican Senate panel schedules hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci on COVID-19 origins
A Republican-led Senate investigative commission scheduled a hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci to examine questions about COVID-19 origins, including whether the virus originated from a laboratory in Wuhan, China, and whether NIH funding was used to finance gain-of-function research on SARS-CoV-2.
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Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment protections amid Senate confrontation
Fauci invoked Fifth Amendment protections during Senate confrontation over gain-of-function funding allegations.
Fauci's former senior advisor indicted on federal charges
Fauci's former senior advisor indicted on federal charges related to COVID-19 document handling.
Biden grants Fauci preemptive pardon as Paul and RFK pursue legal charges
Biden pardoned Fauci as Paul and RFK attempt criminal prosecution, escalating legal conflict.
Scientific community rallies to defend Fauci amid ongoing investigation
150+ infectious disease experts defend Fauci; GOP subcommittee finds no wrongdoing.
Paul releases over 1,000 pages of Fauci's personal COVID journals
Paul released Fauci's 1,000-page journals documenting early pandemic assessments and origins considerations.
Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment as Senate Republicans press on gain-of-function funding
Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment amid Senate Republican questioning over alleged gain-of-function funding approval.
Fauci immunity grant deepens stalemate over COVID origins accountability
Immunity grant to Fauci blocks legal accountability as COVID origins investigation remains inconclusive.
Fauci's personal journals reveal early lab leak concerns in January 2020
Fauci's journals from January 2020 mention possible lab leak concerns in private notes.
Senate Republicans escalate COVID origins probe with Fauci hearing and new indictment
Senate Republicans escalate COVID origins investigation with Fauci hearing and Morens indictment.