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Epoch Times
05-05-2025
- Health
- Epoch Times
NIH Halts Work at High-Level Infectious Disease Laboratory
U.S. health officials have shut down work at a laboratory in Maryland that works on high-risk infectious diseases. Health officials halted work at the Integrated Research Facility at Fort Detrick, also known as IRF-Frederick, after multiple safety violations, a National Institutes of Health (NIH) official told The Epoch Times in an email on May 5. The official confirmed that one of the incidents was one researcher poking a hole in another researcher's personal protective equipment. The other safety violations are not clear. An email sent to the National Interagency Confederation for Biomedical Research, a consortium of eight agencies that oversees the IRF and other research facilities at Fort Detrick, was not returned. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, a division of the NIH that manages the work at the IRF, did not respond to a request for comment. Researchers at the IRF handle high-risk pathogens, including avian influenza, Middle East respiratory syndrome, and Ebola. The facility 'has the capability' to perform research at biosafety level four, which indicates the highest risk, the IRF's website Related Stories 4/16/2025 5/4/2025 Work at the IRF will resume 'as soon as the safety of our team is assured,' the Department of Health and Human Services, the parent agency of the NIH, Officials who work for Frederick, a city and county in which Fort Detrick is located, said they were concerned about the work stoppage. 'This facility has been at the forefront of studying deadly infectious diseases, including Ebola, and its work is crucial for public health and safety,' Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater and four members of the Frederick County Council, including its president, Brad Young, told The Epoch Times in an emailed statement. 'The indefinite pause in its operations not only jeopardizes ongoing research but also undermines our preparedness for future outbreaks. 'Frederick County has long been a hub for scientific innovation and research. The IRF's contributions have not only advanced our understanding of infectious diseases but have also brought significant economic benefits to our community. The closure of this lab threatens to disrupt our local economy, potentially leading to job losses and a decline in scientific collaboration. We urge the federal government to reconsider this decision and recognize the vital role that the IRF plays in safeguarding public health and supporting our local economy. The work conducted at this facility is too important to be halted indefinitely.'
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
War veteran firefighters honored by colleagues in Frederick
FREDERICK, Md. () — Firefighters are paying a special tribute to those in their ranks who distinguished themselves on the battlefield during World War II and the Korean War. Washington County residents recovering after debilitating storm Three service vets are receiving the special recognition. And while the trio is no longer active on the front lines of fighting fires and answering rescue calls, their dedication to public safety has been an inspiration to Frederick's Independent Hose Company. 'In their time with us they did what they did to help the community, and it wasn't a question about risking your life,' Jeff Scire with the company said. 'You did what you had to do for those vulnerable families.' Frederick City Council President Brad Young is paying a special tribute to the trio during Monday night's presentations. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Guardian
11-02-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
New Saints issue warning over sales to Saudi Pro League after Al-Orobah deal
Clubs should think twice before doing transfer deals with those in the Saudi Pro League, according to Welsh side The New Saints, who claim they are yet to receive a penny after selling their star striker Brad Young to the Saudi club Al-Orobah last summer. Young moved from Wales to the Middle East for a fee of £190,000. TNS wrote to Fifa for help in January after an agreed payment was not made by Al-Orobah. That money has still not been paid, the club say, while a second instalment is now also overdue. 'We would strongly advise any clubs who are considering entering into negotiations with clubs in the Saudi Pro League to think twice before they do so,' said the TNS chair Mike Harris. 'When agreements are made, you would expect them to be honoured, and twice we have been promised money that we haven't received despite numerous requests to do so.' TNS say the result of their appeal to Fifa, with a tribunal convened in the middle of January, was an order that the first instalment on the transfer fee, a sum of $150,000 (£121,000), must be paid within 45 days, with 5% interest added. The club went on to say that Fifa's general secretary, Mattias Grafström, had also proposed a second instalment of the transfer fee be paid within a 45-day period of 21 February. Under Fifa rules, should a club fail to comply with a monetary decision issued by a tribunal, they can be banned from signing further players until the debts are repaid. Speaking last month, before Fifaintervention, Harris said TNS had been unable to contact Al-Orobah directly in attempting to resolve their issues. Young, meanwhile, has continued to play in the Pro League, scoring one goal and registering an assist in nine appearances for the club. Young also featured in a Sky Sports documentary about life in Saudi Arabia, describing it as 'luxurious'. 'The money side is good but if you look at the standard of the league and the players of the league, it's probably among the top five leagues,' Young told Sky. 'I didn't just do it for the money. I did it for the experience of living abroad, to better my career.' Fifa and the Saudi Pro League have been approached for comment.
