Probe of military labs expands to plague, encephalitis
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding its investigation into possible mishandling and improper shipment by Defense Department laboratories of organisms that cause deadly diseases, including plague and encephalitis, U.S. officials said Thursday. According to the CDC, most of the transfers were between Defense Department facilities. When asked about the encephalitis sample, Cook said: "My understanding is that the way this first came to light was a CDC spot... Читать дальше...