Virus Hunters documentary on those trying to stop next pandemic

Bat researcher Kendra Phelps conducts bat sampling at night with her EcoHealth Alliance team of virus hunters. PHOTO: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
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LOS ANGELES - Wondering when, where and how the next pandemic might strike?

A National Geographic documentary will dive into the work of Virus Hunters - the scientists and medical detectives racing to study these microscopic threats and avert another global disaster.

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