
GALVESTON, Texas -
A virus disappeared from a secure facility at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, officials said.
Officials said they discovered the that the virus was missing during a routine internal inspection on March 20.
The
missing vial contained less than a quarter teaspoon of a virus called
Guanarito, which is native only to Venezuela and can cause hemorrhagic
fever, officials said.
The
vial was stored in a locked freezer within a secure laboratory.
Officials said they've confirmed there was no breach in the facility's
security, so they don't suspect foul play. UTMB officials...