CDC lab workers unintentionally mixed non-dangerous flu strain with H5N1 . Reports : This delay in reporting the cross-contamination was due to `` a lack of awareness and understanding about reporting requirements for Select Agents , '' according to the reports . Contamination happened because scientists failed to follow `` best practices '' the standard practice of using a sterile glove and not touching infected surfaces or objects that could be contaminated by virus.
CDC lab workers unintentionally mixed non-dangerous flu strain with H5N1 . Reports : Contamination happened because scientists failed to follow `` best practices '' the standard practice of using a sterile glove and not touching infected surfaces or objects that could be contaminated by virus.