75% of the world's 59 labs that handle deadly pathogens receive low biosafety …


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Monday 21st June 2021 08:38 PM 75% of the world's 59 labs that handle deadly pathogens receive low biosafety ... Researchers in the UK and the US found that three-quarters of the 59 biosafety level 4 (BSL-4) facilities around the world that handle dangerous pathogens have low biosecurity and biosafety levels, according to a new report . The measurements are based the Global Health Security Index, which looks at whether countries have legislations, regulations, oversight agencies, policies and training on biosafety and biosecurity is put in place.  The 59 facilities include those in operation, under construction or planned, and...