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Scientists Charged for Mpox Virus Violation
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Top virologist Vincent Munster and colleague Claude Kwe are facing federal charges after being caught at Detroit Metro Airport carrying undeclared vials of deactivated mpox virus from the Republic of Congo. Despite Munster’s claim he “does this all the time,” authorities say the lack of proper permits and documentation poses a serious breach of public safety protocols. With over 2,000 deaths linked to the recent Congo outbreak, the case underscores the critical need for strict biosecurity measures—even for deactivated pathogens. Both men are set to appear in federal court in Montana.
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