1970 Press Photo Science tech. William Gary demonstrates virus inspection, GA.

Science tech. William Gary demonstrates virus inspection, GA. Technician William Gary, one of three men who will examine the deadly Lassa fever virus at the National Communicable Disease Center in Atlanta, demonstrates how the virus will be handled in order to protect the scientists. Lassa, found in Nigeria, has been blamed for the deaths of three of the five persons it is known to have infected. Atlanta, Georgia.

Photo is dated 1970.

Photo measures 8 x 10.5 inches.