But it's not, the head of the WIV even stated how unexpected it was for a SARS outbreak to happen in Wuhan and area not endemic to SARS like coronaviruses. If they wanted to be near the source they should have built it in Yunnan or even Guangdong where the last one broke out.
The lab is there for the same reason there are labs in Boston or NYC. Proximity to major research institutions
The lab is there for the same reason there are labs in Boston or NYC. Proximity to major research institutions