The COVID-19 outbreak is believed to have started in the city of Wuhan, Hubei province, China, in late 2019. The exact origin of the virus is still under investigation, but it is thought to have originated from an animal source, likely bats, and may have been transmitted to humans through an intermediate animal host. The initial cases were linked to a seafood market in Wuhan where live animals were also sold, suggesting that the virus may have spilled over from animals to humans in that setting. However, it’s important to note that while Wuhan is considered the epicenter of the outbreak, the virus quickly spread globally, affecting people in nearly every country
