Posted on 10/08/2001 1:22:24 AM PDT by matcrazy
In another thread, someone said it was reported that the official weapon grade version was something that was beyond the ability of Iraq or similar countries to manufacture, but they could easily culture large quantites of "regular" anthrax, and work the spores into the small size necessary for use as a weapon.
Officials: Anthrax Shown in Co-Worker
Officials: Anthrax Shown in Co-Worker BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Anthrax has been detected in a co-worker of a man who died after contracting a rare inhaled form of the disease and tests at the building where both worked have found evidence of the bacterium, authorities said. A nasal swab from the man, whose name was not immediately made public, tested positive for the anthrax bacterium, Tim O'Conner, regional spokesman for the Florida Department of Health, said Monday. It was not yet clear if anthrax had spread to his lungs or if he had a full-blown case of the disease. ...
9326489 posted on 10/08/2001 01:22:24 PDT by matcrazy
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9326438 posted on 10/08/2001 01:13:49 PDT by ambrose
Sorry, but I don't have the source for this. My sister reported that she read on the Internet that a source out of South America is reporting that anthrax has been introduced in Los Angeles. Any information?
9326373 posted on 10/08/2001 01:02:41 PDT by wayne_shrugged
Previous article : Second Anthrax case in FL. CDC, FBI on scene. Bush notified Second positive test for anthrax foun Just spoke with the NEWS desk at WPEC NEWS 12 newsdesk ... here is what they know. They HAVE CONFIRMED that the second individual has TESTED POSITIVE for Anthrax in a nasal swab test so that he has been exposed. He is being treated with antibiotics They are testing the building. The number at the office is 1-800-310-WPEC. You can confirm it yourself by pressing option 2 at the prompt. Officials: Tests Show Presence of Anthrax in Second Florida Man ...
9326310 posted on 10/08/2001 00:53:45 PDT by Centurion2000
Officials: Tests Show Presence of Anthrax in Second Florida Man By Amanda Riddle Associated Press Writer Published: Oct 8, 2001 BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) - Preliminary tests show the presence of anthrax in a second Florida man, but it was not yet clear if he has a full-blown case of the disease that killed one of his co-workers last week, officials said early Monday. A nasal swab from the man, whose name was not immediately made public, tested positive for the bacteria that causes anthrax, said Tim O'Conner, regional spokesman for the Florida Department of Health. O'Conner said he couldn't ...
9326096 posted on 10/08/2001 00:22:48 PDT by STARWISE
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) - Preliminary tests show the presence of anthrax in a second Florida man, but it was not yet clear if he has a full-blown case of the disease that killed one of his co-workers last week, officials said early Monday. A nasal swab from the man, whose name was not immediately made public, tested positive for the bacteria that causes anthrax, said Tim O'Conner, regional spokesman for the Florida Department of Health. O'Conner said he couldn't say that the second case was related to terrorism. "That would take a turn in the investigation," said O'Conner. "It's ...
9325610 posted on 10/07/2001 23:26:49 PDT by Keith in Iowa
Previous article : Second Anthrax case in FL. CDC, FBI on scene. Bush notified Second positive test for anthrax found. Just spoke with the NEWS desk at WPEC NEWS 12 newsdesk ... here is what they know. They HAVE CONFIRMED that the second individual has TESTED POSITIVE for Anthrax in a nasal swab test so that he has been exposed. He is being treated with antibiotics They are testing the building. The number at the office is 1-800-310-WPEC. You can confirm it yourself by pressing option 2 at the prompt.
9325386 posted on 10/07/2001 23:06:16 PDT by Centurion2000
Breaking news on Palm Beach County TV. Office building housing 300 employees closed. Bob Stevens died Friday from airborne anthrax. One of his co-workers in Boca Raton has tested positive. The Emergency Center in PBC is full of reporters.
9324512 posted on 10/07/2001 22:07:41 PDT by LarryLied
No they don't.
If you don't know what you're talking about... then don't pretend to.
They are a threat to every living person on this planet.
When attempting to control a dread disease, the best course of action is to eradicate the vector.
They have decided that they want to be the vector.
It is damned curious that anthrax bacteria are found at the 'offices' of a tabloid newspaper.
Another possibilty is that a reporter could be playing with fire(anthrax) for a story.
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