- Two U.S. government virologists were charged after arriving at Detroit airport from Congo with undeclared vials of deactivated mpox virus.
- Authorities say the scientists lied about the materials—one reportedly told investigators “you don't need [the documents]. I do this all the time”—and tests found the vials.
- NIH is cooperating with the investigation; mpox has caused thousands of deaths in Congo and led to global outbreaks in recent years.
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