On a small, unassuming German island called Riems lies one of the oldest virus research institutes in the world. And also one of the most dangerous.
The Friedrich Loeffler Institute is closed to the public. To access the island, approved visitors must first cross a small stretch of the Baltic Sea via a dam, which can be closed immediately in case of an outbreak. To enter the facility, they must take a shower and put on protective clothing. Inside, scientists study some of the world’s most deadly viruses, including bird flu, Ebola and mad cow disease.
The German island of Riems is home to some of the most dangerous virology research on the planet.
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