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Siberian Plague Scare Exposes US Preparedness Gaps
Original: Opinion | The Siberian Plague Scare Reveals That America Is Unprepared
A New York Times opinion piece argues that the recent scare over Siberian plague, also known as anthrax, shows the United States is not adequately prepared for outbreaks of rare infectious diseases. The author contends that gaps in surveillance, response planning and public health infrastructure leave the country vulnerable, and calls for renewed investment in biosecurity and preparedness programs.
Why now: A recent plague scare has revived concern about US readiness for rare disease outbreaks.
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- Opinion | The Siberian Plague Scare Reveals That America Is Unprepared · The New York Times
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