short version. It was all politics. FWIW I agree with this assessment https://theconservativetreehouse.com/2021/06/03/behind-the-sars-cov-2-origination-backstory-all-roads-lead-to-stop-trump/
@Pasadena Trojan There's a valid point - a good crisis is never laid to waste in politics. Good article, excellent food for thought.
That Writer is smartest political pundit in the Land IMO. Glad you enjoyed it as well.