The national microbiology lab is a world-renowned research institution of high reputation. Our partners internationally also face similar threats of foreign interference and are adopting many similar measures.
The science of the lab remains well respected. The lab continues to be accredited, for example, by U.S. counterparts to the highest standards of biosafety and biosecurity.
No, I don't believe the lab's reputation has suffered, given the action that we took and the strengthening of the security protocols since that time.