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October 19, 2001/2:00 PM, ET Press ReleaseCDC Update: Nevada tests negative, HHS press availability AM Daily UpdateNevada test results negative CDC has completed tests of samples
from Nevada and the results are negative for anthrax. State health officials have been
notified. HHS press availability HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson,
Surgeon General David Satcher, and spokespersons from the National Institute of Mental Health
and CDC will participate in a press availability session at 2:15 PM ET to discuss fears about
anthrax and other mental health concerns. For more information about the press availability: www.hhs.gov/news. Confirmed cases of anthrax disease
in the United States: 6 total: 2 in Florida, 3 in New York, and 1 in New Jersey. For the latest update on CDC activities and on-going anthrax investigations visit www.bt.cdc.gov/ or www.cdc.gov/media/. |
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