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CDC reviewing air quality associated with air hoses in some laboratories - Media Statement

February 17, 2017

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has begun a review of air quality associated with the use of air hoses attached to protective suits worn in its Biosafety Level-4 labs. There is no known exposure to hazardous pathogens or contaminated air within the labs, and the air used in these hoses has already been filtered for pathogens using HEPA filters.

Original Source: https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132608&c=305808