In July 2019, Virginia residents experienced an unusual respiratory illness outbreak, with symptoms like fever, cough, body aches, wheezing, and general weakness, as reported by ABC News. This mysterious disease affected dozens and resulted in at least two fatalities at the Greenspring Retirement Community in Springfield.
Experts noted that such respiratory outbreaks are uncommon in the summer months, typically occurring in winter, raising questions about the nature of the illness.
Just one month later, a U.S. Army biological laboratory at Fort Detrick, located about an hour's drive from Greenspring, was shut down amidst growing concern. The proximity of the lab's closure to the outbreak has fueled speculation about a possible connection to the origins of COVID-19.
Despite mounting inquiries, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has refrained from providing detailed information, citing \"national security reasons,\" according to reports by the New York Times.
The relationship between the Greenspring Community's outbreak and the Fort Detrick lab remains unclear. A dedicated journalist from within the U.S. has visited both locations in an effort to uncover more information.
Reference(s):
Finding True America: Residents near U.S. Fort Detrick keep silent
cgtn.com
