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snot

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4. I would interpret "pathogen data" to include data about the pathogen(s) -

Reply to eppur_se_muova (Reply #3)

Sat Jul 19, 2025, 05:17 PM

Jul 19

not just data about the epidemic, such as the death toll. Data about the pathogens would surely include sharing news about new strains, for example; but I can't help but suspect that the drafters of the language hoped it could also capture news about lab leaks, given that several countries are known to be conducting highly dangerous bioweapons research.

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Turnip denied that the pandemic was real AT ALL. Sharing accurate data would prove it was. That's all it is. eppur_se_muova Jul 19 #3

I would interpret "pathogen data" to include data about the pathogen(s) - snot Jul 19 #4