Dutch RIVM labs face closure over outdated biosafety infrastructure

The Dutch National Institute for Public Health (RIVM) may close its high-containment laboratories because aging facilities no longer meet biosafety standards for handling highly contagious pathogens. The facility manager deems continued operation irresponsible, raising concerns about gaps in national outbreak-response capacity. The timeline and impact on ongoing research remain uncertain.

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