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Security tightened at germ labs

Beijing has tightened security at veterinary laboratories under an anti-terror program intended to ensure bio-safety during the 2008 Olympic Games. The city's 27 veterinary laboratories signed guarantees with the Beijing Agriculture Bure ... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Mon, Nov 19 2007

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