An unprecedented revelation has sent shockwaves through California, unmasking a COVID lab clandestinely tucked away in Reedley, reportedly operated by an unidentified Chinese firm. Operating without oversight, this lab harbored a disturbing inventory of biohazards and experimental creatures. The revelation raises unsettling questions about the lab’s true intent. California is no stranger to the global pandemic, but this development opens up a whole new and insidious front, intertwining the horrors of the virus with shadows of international intrigue. This unnerving tale of clandestine operations hidden behind everyday facades raises the specter of an unseen enemy, lurking within our borders.
The quiet city of Reedley, known for its agriculture, recently became the epicenter of a startling revelation. A routine hose inspection led local officials to uncover an unregistered medical lab, filled with a horrifying collection of hazardous materials and bioengineered mice.
Joe Prado, Assistant Director of the Fresno County Department of Public Health, expressed his alarm at the contents of the lab, “There were over 800 different chemicals…many categorized under unknown chemicals.” Many labels had been removed from bottles, making identification difficult and rendering the hazardous materials even more dangerous.
Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld in a press conference echoed the concerns. He highlighted the initial findings of the Reedley Code Enforcement Officers, from spotting an illegally attached garden hose to discovering an illicit lab allegedly operated by Prestige BioTech, a company licensed in Nevada but not in California. The lab held 900 genetically engineered mice purposed to contract and carry COVID-19, of which 200 were found dead. Bredefeld questioned the company’s possible ties to China, the goals of their COVID-19 experiments, and why the public was not informed about the existence of this illegal lab.
BROLL 2>>> Inside the lab, officials discovered vials containing at least 20 infectious viruses, bacteria, and parasites – including COVID-19, E. Coli, and malaria. Notably, the lab was also home to nearly 1,000 genetically engineered mice, many already diseased or dead.
The illicit lab was run by Prestige BioTech, a Nevada-based company unregistered in California, and Universal Meditech Inc., a now-defunct organization. Xiuquin Yao, President of Prestige BioTech, claimed their operations had been absorbed into Universal Meditech Inc., which had been evicted from a Fresno lab facility. The secretive nature of these companies and their operations have only added to the air of mystery and intrigue surrounding the case.
The warehouse initially came under scrutiny due to an unaccounted green garden hose running through the abandoned property. Upon further investigation, officials discovered the illegal operation. The illicit lab personnel claimed they were developing COVID and pregnancy tests. However, the vast amount of biohazardous material and genetically engineered mice found within the facility tells a different story.
After the discovery, local and federal authorities intervened, seizing and properly disposing of the dangerous chemicals and diseases found within the lab. The CDC tested the infectious agents found at the lab and revealed they included not just COVID-19, E. Coli, and malaria, but also HIV, hepatitis, and herpes.
The mystery deepened as Prestige BioTech was found to be reluctant to comply with orders, including providing plans for biological abatement and disposal of hazardous materials. Furthermore, the company failed to provide substantial information regarding its operations at the Reedley site.
To add to the alarm, a significant number of the containers for these materials bore labels in both English and Chinese, suggesting a transnational link. This was further corroborated when it was revealed that many of the addresses provided for the company’s authorized agents were in China and could not be verified.
The discovery of this lab raises multiple, alarming questions. Why would a COVID lab, run by an unregistered company linked to China, operate covertly in the heart of California? Who authorized these operations, and was the California Department of Public Health involved in any way?
These questions are of particular concern due to the company’s apparent focus on COVID-19. The lab was reportedly producing COVID-19 tests, but where were these tests intended to be used? Were they earmarked for California public health agencies or hospitals, potentially influencing local or national statistics?
Furthermore, why was the company engineering mice to carry COVID-19? The significance of the presence of these genetically engineered animals within the facility cannot be overstated, given the potential for mutation and transmission of the virus.
The case of the Reedley lab highlights the importance of stringent oversight in the medical field, not just for public safety but also for national security. It also underscores the urgent need for comprehensive, transparent investigations into such operations. The local community, as well as the broader public, have a right to know what was occurring in their midst.
As California grapples with this startling revelation, questions abound regarding the implications and the dangers posed by such covert operations. The Reedley case unveils a world where potentially deadly viruses and biohazards are manipulated under the veil of darkness, with ramifications that extend far beyond local and state boundaries. This situation underscores the critical need for vigilance and stringent regulations in the face of such unprecedented threats. As investigations continue, the public’s eyes are fixed firmly on the unfolding drama, waiting for answers, accountability, and assurance that the security of their communities is not compromised by clandestine, hazardous operations lurking in their backyard.
