"Risks of Lab Leaks: America's Potential Role in the Next Pandemic"
Official data reveals a high number of lab leak incidents at top virus labs in the US, with over 600 releases of controlled pathogens recorded in the eight years leading up to 2022. Concerns are raised about the potential for deadly pathogens to escape from labs and spark a new pandemic, as safety lapses continue to pose a serious threat to human, animal, and plant health. Calls for stricter oversight and regulation of high-containment laboratories are made to prevent further accidents that could lead to another public health crisis.