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Labs experimenting with deadly viruses risk 1.6m deaths every year, experts warn

Labs working to create or enhance dangerous viruses and bugs risk killing 1.6 million people each year, scientists have warned, as they called for a public review of experiments.

Virologists and biosafety experts from around the world gathered in Geneva this week to discuss how to prevent lab accidents sparking a pandemic that could lead to the deaths of millions.

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