Lab leak or not?

How the debate over Covid's origin was shaped by politics.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story March 19, 2023 A lab leak was once dismissed by many as a conspiracy theory about Covid-19's origin. But the idea is gaining traction, even as evidence builds that the virus emerged from a market. Ng Han Guan/Associated Press How the debate over Covid's origin was shaped by politics. → Sign up for the Evening Briefing: Get a nightly rundown of the day's top stories. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018