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e @ MCMR-UID 26 November 2001 ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN I5 UNCLASSIFIED MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD DATE lLg-15-z008 BY 603z4 UC BAW/DE/TH bé SUBJECT: Possible Anthrax Exposures * bTe b2 b7F 1. Beginning on 15 October 2001, the Special Pathogens Sample Test Laboratory began processing environmental samples that may have been contaminated with purified or artially purified Bacillus anthracis spores. [dana I decided that the form of this threat was more dangerous than samples processed previously. Without comprehensive knowledge about the virulence of the threat, we were concerned that some employees may be inadequately protected and asked for a health survey of our employees by physicians from the Special Immunization Program. Some employees were placed on antibiotic prophylaxis as a conservative response. This action was not taken because of any particular “accident;” but to more aggressively survey our staff to protect their health and safety. 2. Beginning on 15 October 2001, all credible threat materials and powders were processed at{ | in suite[ | by training personnel. 3. The Poc for this action is the undersigned =