Although PREEMPT pursues technology for eventual deployment, research is performed entirely in controlled laboratory facilities, including planned proof-of-concept demonstrations at the end of the program. If the program is successful, potential future field trials would take place under the auspices of other government stakeholders following all standard protocols for biosafety.
https://www.darpa.mil/program/preventing-emerging-pathogenic-threats
Wuhan?
I don't like this term to be honest.