European Parliament 7 May 2012, Written question E-004601/12 Sergio Paolo Frances Silvestris (PPE) to the Commission. Virus with pandemic potential

Question for written answer E-004601/12 to the Commission Sergio Paolo Frances Silvestris (PPE) (7 May 2012) Subject: Virus with pandemic potential A Japanese virologist has created, in a laboratory, a ‘chimera’ influenza virus with pandemic potential that can be transmitted through the typical droplets that are spread through coughs and sneezes.