The world is ill prepared for the looming threat of a biological terror attack, the head of Interpol has said. Ronald Noble told the BBC the danger of an al-Qaeda attack had not diminished since the …
Tests confirm the Explosive Destruction System’s (EDS) ability to destroy biological agents
New capability may offer applications for homeland security, war theatres. From the beginning, researchers at the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Sandia National Laboratories, the creators …
Engineers Develop Biowarfare Sensing Elements
A sensing device tailored for mass production of highly sensitive and stable nerve-gas detectors has been developed by a research group led by a mechanical engineer at The University of Texas at …
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“Code Silver” biological, chemical terrorism training exercise held
The 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart in conjunction with police, fire and emergency response agencies from Orange, Putnam, Dutchess and Rockland Counties participated in an eight-hour Biological and …
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WHO to assess RP preparedness for bioterror attack
THE World Health Organization has sent eight experts to the Philippines to help assess the country’s readiness to handle health risks posed by a biological, chemical or radiation attack, officials …
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ERs get bioterrorism software
Program lets doctors detect deadly diseases. A computer program designed to immediately identify victims of bioterrorism has been installed in 17 hospitals throughout the state, health officials said. …
HHS budget focuses on bioterror, e-health efforts
President Bush has used the bully pulpit to advocate for the adoption of health IT, such as electronic health records, and in fiscal 2006 he has requested $125 million to back up that talk. The Health …
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Volunteers sought for bioterrorism drill
More than 1,000 people are expected to participate in a massive bioterrorism drill April 7 in Burlington County and volunteers are needed to help make it a success. The county health coordinator …
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Why Florida is No. 1 in bioterror readiness
The fact that Florida seems so well prepared in their public health infrastructure to respond to incidents of bio-terrorism should be welcomed. However, complacency about this competence should be …
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Bioterrorism exercise puts agencies to the test
More than 200 people were concentrating on yersinia pestis Thursday at the Executive Inn Rivermont. This plague-causing bacteria is now better understood by members of area law enforcement, public …
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