Key facts
- Two scientists charged with smuggling deactivated mpox virus into the U.S.
- The virus was brought from Africa.
- The scientists allegedly lied to investigators at a Michigan airport.
Two scientists working at a U.S. government laboratory have been charged with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox virus into the United States. The virus was reportedly brought into the country from Africa. Authorities stated that the scientists also lied to investigators during interviews conducted at a Michigan airport.