What is the main topic of the conversation in the transcript?

The main topic of the conversation is the COVID-19 pandemic and a TV show episode about a quarantine.

Why are there still samples of smallpox available for testing?

There are still samples of smallpox available for testing because scientists want to collect evidence on how the virus spreads and how it can be eradicated, despite the risk of bioterrorism.

What is the context of the patient's shipwreck story in the TV show episode?

The patient's story is about being scuba diving on the wreck of a Dutch slave ship that had been intentionally sunk due to an outbreak of smallpox, which is a true historical event.

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