"AIDS Laboratory Reopens Despite Opposition"

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"AIDS Laboratory Reopens Despite Opposition"

Reuters (12/23/92)

Abstract: Tokyo--An AIDS and tuberculosis research facility in central Tokyo reopened on Wednesday, even though local residents objected to it, a laboratory official said. Toshihiko Komatsu, director in charge of biological safety at the National Institute of Health laboratory, said, "We were far behind in our schedule," referring to a rapid increase in the number of people seeking HIV tests. The laboratory's blood tests and other biological research efforts were stopped in October after the facility moving to the center of the city and prompted protests from local residents who feared infection. Protesters demanded that the laboratory move to another location, but a local court has not yet ruled on the matter.

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