I searched before posting this but didn't find anything. Apologies if I missed it.
This is important information for all who took part in protests on the mall last week. Air filters in DC last week detected an unusual biological agent. It doesn't appear to be too dangerous, but you all should be aware of it.
Tularemia Is Highly Infectious; Can Cause Pneumonia and Systemic Infection
Sept. 30, 2005 -- A relatively rare biological agent has been detected in air filters serving Washington D.C. in recent weeks, ABC News has learned -- but current evidence does not show any indication whatsoever of terrorism.
The federal government found six air filters around the nation's capital checked on Sept. 24 and 25 contained "trace amounts" of tularemia, a type of bacteria.
Perhaps most alarming is the delay in notification. There's no excuse for that. At a time when the incompetencies of those tasked with protecting us are being exposed hourly, here's another notch in their belt.
See this piece
WASHINGTON - Authorities are trying to determine whether homeland security was breeched during protests for and against the war in Iraq that took place downtown last weekend.
D.C. Health Director Dr. Gregg Pane tells WTOP Radio that bio-watch collectors, operated by the Department of Homeland Security, tested positive during demonstrations that took place downtown.
D.C. officials were notified of this on Friday.
Now imagine if it were smallpox or one of those other agents they're always telling us to be afraid of.
