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BIOTERROR INFO LINE--Dr. J. Nick Baird, Director of the Ohio Dept. of Health, is seen during an event, in Columbus, Ohio, on Monday, Oct. 15, 2001. Baird announced that ODH has opened a Bioterrorism Information Line. The line should not be used to report suspicious incidents or hoaxes--use local law inforcement or 911. This line, toll-free at 1-866-936-4636, "will be staffed by public health professionals prepared to answer these questions (about bioterrorism) and bring a sense of calm in this chaotic time", said Dr. Baird. He said that thusfar there have been no confirmed cases of anthrax in over 50 tests that have been conducted. (Photoj.com/Jack Kustron)
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