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A big blow-off, aka form letter :-) We found another reported "outbreak" of "smallpox," this one in India:

[hlth] Shift in U.S. Smallpox Vaccination Policy Recommended (2 pages)

You'd think the CDC would at least show a smidgen of interest?

Various PTB have publicly proclaimed that a single case of smallpox, anywhere in the world, would constitute an immediate international security threat.

An immediate international medical emergency.

A crime of unprecedented proportion.

A real danger of civilization destruction.

But how are they REALLY going to handle it? zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Who knows. All this has its odd points.
Sunflower, sure do appreciate your efforts!
Don't stop.

This snip below outlines the guidelines mandated in the event of a confirmed, or even a suspected outbreak of smallpox.

You will find the rest of the InfoHere

Smallpox is classified as a hot agent in Biosafety Level 4 category, which means that a single case, anywhere in the world would be considered a global medical emergency. If smallpox infection is suspected, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Emergency Response Office should be immediately notified.

In the event of an outbreak of even a single case of smallpox, emergency powers are assumed by local, state, and federal authorities according to a chain of command and division of responsibilities. CDC personnel will rush to the scene with protective gear, vaccine, and whatever equipment is needed to collect samples.
It is the responsibility of the Biosafety Level 4 labs to evaluate specimens at CDC or at select Department of Defense (DOD) laboratories. (10)

Travel may be restricted and quarantines imposed. Civil liberties and constitutional rights tend to fare badly during national emergencies of this gravity.

Cascadians graciously sent me to This article
I've posted snips of the story below--

Outbreak of Smallpox in Barachatti
Gaya, 14 April.

There is news that hundreds of people are struck by fear due the dreadful outbreak of Smallpox in the village of Amukhapa...
Ramdev Prasad issued a bulletin in which he said that in Amukhupa village the outbreak of small pox had spread.
Smallpox was also visible in villages surrounding the area.
Due to the outbreak of Smallpox hundreds of people were struck by fear but the health department had so far taken no notice of it.

Something just does not seem right here.