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House Report: COVID Likely Wuhan Lab Leak; $200B Fraud, NIH Funded Gain-of-Function

Dec 3, 2024, 07:43 AM

After a two-year investigation, the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic of the U.S. House of Representatives has released its final report, concluding that COVID-19 most likely originated from a laboratory leak at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China. The report alleges that the virus emerged due to gain-of-function research funded by U.S. taxpayers through the NIH and organizations like EcoHealth Alliance, which is now under federal investigation for funding lapses. It states that over $200 billion in relief funds were lost to fraud during the pandemic. The committee criticizes the Biden administration for obstructing investigations and public health officials for policies such as lockdowns and mask mandates, which it claims caused more harm than good and led to a loss of public trust. The report emphasizes that the Constitution cannot be suspended in times of crisis. The 500+ page document calls for increased accountability and oversight to prevent future pandemics.