Lab-made infection mirrors COVID-19 infection: Research Kumar Jeetendra | July 24, 2020 Airborne and potentially deadly, the virus which causes COVID-19 can only be studied safely under high level biosafety conditions. Scientists handling the virus that is infectious must wear full-body biohazard matches with pressurized respirators, and operate inside labs with multiple containment degrees and technical ventilation systems. While necessary to protect laboratory employees, these security precautions …