He leaned back again in his chair. “Besides, I’ve just heard a report from one of the University of California medical centers. In San Francisco. Apparently the lethality of the disease has dropped off dramatically. It looks like the disease is unstable, and mutating to a more benign form.”
The acting commissioner shrugged. “That’s a common pattern for diseases, of course, but it seems to be happening with extraordinary speed with this engineered bioweapon. This genetically-edited virus is unnatural, and falling apart as we speak.”
The Chief Advisor visibly relaxed. “That’s a relief. Still, any idea what the status is for developing a vaccine of our own?”
Rodrick twitched his nose. “I don’t really know. I’d imagine it’s slow going since we lost so many key personnel.” He shook his finge
