Recent studies have provided compelling evidence supporting the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan as a key location in the early spread of COVID-19. Genetic analyses of samples from this market indicate a strong link between raccoon dogs and the origins of the pandemic, suggesting these animals may have acted as intermediaries for virus transmission to humans. Despite the controversial nature of some findings, multiple sources now confirm the animal market theory as the most plausible explanation for the outbreak's origins. This research follows the publication of previously suppressed data and continues to highlight the importance of wildlife markets in the emergence of zoonotic diseases.