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Slack / Private Message Drop, p.204 [SLACK_000418] · slack_pm:msg:02125

Date: 2020-10-02 00:33
Type: chat message · slack
recipient: Kristian G. Andersen, Robert F. Garry, Andrew Rambaut
speaker: Edward C. Holmes

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Dec 25, samples sent to Company A Dec 26, fragments of SARS-CoV-2 discovered by Company A Dec 27, full genome obtained by Company A Dec 27, 28, Person in Charge (Company A) report to both CDC and hospital, discuss these matters Dec 30, Company B had the data from another patient Dec 31, Company B's report got "leaked", which is the one I sent to you (59 reads)

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2020-10-01 23:32 Kristian G. Andersen open

That's what I'm thinking.
2020-10-01 23:36 Kristian G. Andersen open

Plus, the writing... In the first tweet it's "First Lady" and Covid 19 - in the last one it's @FLOTUS and COVID-19. That last one wasn't written by him - it was prepared.Alright, I'll take off my tinfoil hat now and go to sleep. I'll do a two six-pack of Corona wager on this one. [shared file(s): Screen Shot 2020-10-01 at 11.22.20 PM.png]
2020-10-01 23:38 Edward C. Holmes open

You're right! Get some rest.
2020-10-02 00:33 Edward C. Holmes open

Here's the Wuhan timeline from my deep throat on the ground there. Bit later than I remembered but full genome still ready on Dec. 27th and CDC told on that day:
2020-10-02 00:33 Edward C. Holmes

Dec 25, samples sent to Company A Dec 26, fragments of SARS-CoV-2 discovered by Company A Dec 27, full genome obtained by Company A Dec 27, 28, Person in Charge (Company A) report to both CDC and hospital, discuss these matters Dec 30, Company B had the data from another patient Dec 31, Company B's report got "leaked", which is the one I sent to you (59 reads)

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