National Avian Influenza Reference Laboratory

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The National Avian Influenza Reference Laboratory (NAIRL) is a

BSL3 facility in Harbin, China.[1][2][3]

Leadership

History

In October 2019, scientists at the NAIRL reported on the development of a real-time

H5N6 virus.[4]

On 2 February 2021, the NAIRL reported an outbreak in

Cygnus atratus (Anatidae) animals.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Connor, Steve (2 May 2013). "'Appalling irresponsibility': Senior scientists attack Chinese researchers for creating new strains of influenza virus in veterinary laboratory". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2022-06-18.
  2. ^ a b "Protecting people and animals from deadly flu viruses". UNESCO. 13 April 2016.
  3. ^ "OIE/FAO Reference Laboratories and experts for highly pathogenic avian influenza and low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry)". OFFLU.net.
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  5. ^ "Information received on 03/02/2021 from Dr Huang Baoxu, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group, Animal Health and Epidemiology Centre, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Qingdao, China (People's Rep. of)". OIE. 2 February 2021.