CDC Staffers Possibly Exposed to Anthrax Because of Safety Lapses
The government agency responsible for protecting the public from “health, safety and security threats” is facing scrutiny for the actions that it didn’t take to protect some of its workers from exposure to anthrax.
Late last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that 75 government workers at its Atlanta laboratories might have been exposed to anthrax “after established safety practices were not followed.” According to subsequent news reports, the number could be as high as 84 workers.
