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US House, 29 Test Positive, Anthrax
Wed Oct 17 12:18:46 2001


Senate to close after staff test positive for anthrax


The House of Representatives is to close down after 29
workers tested positive for anthrax exposure.

Spores have been found in a ventilation system, so 200
more people are being prescribed antibiotics .

The Capitol and all its offices are to shut to allow a search
for more anthrax.

Some has already been found in the ventilation systems
and in a letter sent to the Senate.

At least 29 people, including staff and two police officers
have tested positive for exposure to the potentially-deadly
spores.

Anthrax can lead to a fatal infection of the respiratory
system.

The workers affected are staff who were present when a
letter was opened and then found to contain anthrax.

All are receiving antibiotics while more than 200 people
who work in Congress, including some of its most senior
politicians, are taking them as a preventative measure.

It's thought the type of spores found in the letter were a
highly potent form of anthrax.

Story filed: 15:54 Wednesday 17th October 2001
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