Chapter 26
‘C
ontainment isn’t going to work,’ said Jim.
‘This falls directly into the purview of what our bio unit is receiving taxpayer dollars for,’ said Will Crystal. ‘Our PR people are working with the press and hopefully the message will get out without causing unnecessary panic.’
‘What’s the approach they’re taking?’
‘Besides the simple fact that bacteria was released, just that Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most common bacteria on people’s skin, and that this particular strain should have no effect on healthy people. They are cautioning those with immune compromised systems, chemotherapy and AIDS patients, etc., to use special care and try to stay home for the time being. We will keep it like that until we can get a handle on how far it has spread.’
With his usual simpl
