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they activate in bsl-3 and move to bsl-2. that work has all stopped at this point until we can ensure we're doing it safely. this is one of the things that really is a tipping point for improving the culture of safety at cdc. >> one of the more disturbing findings of cdc's own report, this incident is that scientists use a pathogenic strain of anthrax when they could have used a nonpathogenic strain. isn't that correct? >> yes, that is. >> when the moratorium is lifted and the brrat lab is opened, will you have clearer standards and protocols to make sure scientists are not unnecessarily using potentially daurges strains of bacteria when it's not necessary? >> yes. >> gao and aphis both conducted investigations of the brrat laboratory following the june anthrax exposure. dr. kingsbury and dr. dick, you believe the moratorium and lab closure an appropriate response to this incident, don't you? >> yes, i do. >> okay. we should not forget today that the reason cdc conducts their special agent research is to help keep americans -
they activate in bsl-3 and move to bsl-2. that work has all stopped at this point until we can ensure we're doing it safely. this is one of the things that really is a tipping point for improving the culture of safety at cdc. >> one of the more disturbing findings of cdc's own report, this incident is that scientists use a pathogenic strain of anthrax when they could have used a nonpathogenic strain. isn't that correct? >> yes, that is. >> when the moratorium is lifted and the...
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-3 and bsl-4 laboratory at c.d.c. have been stopped. effective immediately, these two laboratories, the bsl-3, part of the influenza laboratory, and the brrat lab for the bioterror response, have been closed. those two laboratories will not be reopened until both aphis and i are confident that they can be reopened safely. we've also appointed a single point of accountability to look at this and to review before we reopen, before we begin any more transfers, procedures that are in place to ensure they can e done safely. >> how could it possibly have transpired that your management team couldn't even decide on the formula of bleach to use to clean up the contamination or see whether the onsite clinic was thorough and consistent in examining the staff potentially exposed to the anthrax? >> in the first week after the anthrax potential exposure was identified, we did not respond in the way that we would respond to an outside emergency and that's one of our after-action findings, that when we deal with ebola or fungal meni
-3 and bsl-4 laboratory at c.d.c. have been stopped. effective immediately, these two laboratories, the bsl-3, part of the influenza laboratory, and the brrat lab for the bioterror response, have been closed. those two laboratories will not be reopened until both aphis and i are confident that they can be reopened safely. we've also appointed a single point of accountability to look at this and to review before we reopen, before we begin any more transfers, procedures that are in place to...
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-3 and bsl-4 laboratory at c.d.c. have been stopped. effective immediately, these two laboratories, the bsl-3, part of the influenza laboratory, and the brrat lab for the bioterror response, have been closed. those two laboratories will not be reopened until both aphis and i are confident that they can be reopened safely. we've also appointed a single point of accountability to look at this and to review before we reopen, before we begin any more transfers, procedures that are in place to ensure they can be done safely. >> how could it possibly have transpired that your management team couldn't even decide on the formula of bleach to use to clean up the contamination or see whether the onsite clinic was thorough and consistent in examining the staff potentially exposed to the anthrax? >> in the first week after the anthrax potential exposure was identified, we did not respond in the way that we would respond to an outside emergency and that's one of our after-action findings, that when we deal with ebola or fungal men
-3 and bsl-4 laboratory at c.d.c. have been stopped. effective immediately, these two laboratories, the bsl-3, part of the influenza laboratory, and the brrat lab for the bioterror response, have been closed. those two laboratories will not be reopened until both aphis and i are confident that they can be reopened safely. we've also appointed a single point of accountability to look at this and to review before we reopen, before we begin any more transfers, procedures that are in place to...
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the cdc has four labs capable of running at the highest bsl-4 safety level but there are nine other safetyabs capable of this level and they're not operated by the cdc. dr. jon lapook, cbs news, new york. >>> well, straight ahead, your thursday morning weather. and in sports, michael sam is honored at the espy awards. a line of nutrient-rich skincare with pure, naturally derived ingredients, carefully chosen and clinically proven to cleanse, purify and moisturize... and you'll never find any harsh chemical sulfates, parabens or unnecessary additives. healthy skin-starts from within. neutrogena naturals. learn more at neutrogenanaturals.com. ♪ curing a yeast infection relieving the itch.... can happen instantly. vagisil max strength anti-itch wipes relieve itch and odor instantly as they cleanse. so why wait to feel comfortable? trust vagisil. the number one wipe for itch. ♪ it's this new paint. nothing stays on the wall. not any of these things. valspar reserve super stain resistant. and scrubbable. and this color! still perfect! introducing valspar® reserve™ paint + primer with hydrochrom
the cdc has four labs capable of running at the highest bsl-4 safety level but there are nine other safetyabs capable of this level and they're not operated by the cdc. dr. jon lapook, cbs news, new york. >>> well, straight ahead, your thursday morning weather. and in sports, michael sam is honored at the espy awards. a line of nutrient-rich skincare with pure, naturally derived ingredients, carefully chosen and clinically proven to cleanse, purify and moisturize... and you'll never...
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all of this work was done and sometimes called enhanced bsl blah towers. very highly contained. people wearing what are called fancy respiratoriors. we were dealing with a deadly virus that had a big impact on agriculture and that there was a six week delay between people at cdc being notified about this and it being notified up the chain at cdc made me very concerned that we need to do a better job of encouraging a culture of safety, of encouraging information report problems or potential problems if they have the slightest concern that there may be a problem and whatever the reason, we're still investigating that second incident, whatever the reason, the facts that first off it happened in our flu lab and without exaggerating i can say our flu slabs good as any in the world. phenomenal laboratory. that made me really stunned that if this could happen at the cdc flu lab where else could something like this happen and second i was deeply disappointed that it took so long to notify and still understanding the reasons for that. what we've done since then is take decisive action. w
all of this work was done and sometimes called enhanced bsl blah towers. very highly contained. people wearing what are called fancy respiratoriors. we were dealing with a deadly virus that had a big impact on agriculture and that there was a six week delay between people at cdc being notified about this and it being notified up the chain at cdc made me very concerned that we need to do a better job of encouraging a culture of safety, of encouraging information report problems or potential...
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all of this work was done and sometimes called enhanced bsl blah towers. very highly contained. people wearing what are called fancy respiratoriors. we were dealing with a deadly virus that had a big impact on agriculture and that there was a six week delay between people at cdc being notified about this and it being notified up the chain at cdc made me very concerned that we need to do a better job of encouraging a culture of safety, of encouraging information report problems or potential problems if they have the slightest concern that there may be a problem and whatever the reason, we're still investigating that second incident, whatever the reason, the facts that first off it happened in our flu lab and without exaggerating i can say our flu slabs good as any in the world. phenomenal laboratory. that made me really stunned that if this could happen at the cdc flu lab where else could something like this happen and second i was deeply disappointed that it took so long to notify and still understanding the reasons for that. what we've done since then is take decisive action. w
all of this work was done and sometimes called enhanced bsl blah towers. very highly contained. people wearing what are called fancy respiratoriors. we were dealing with a deadly virus that had a big impact on agriculture and that there was a six week delay between people at cdc being notified about this and it being notified up the chain at cdc made me very concerned that we need to do a better job of encouraging a culture of safety, of encouraging information report problems or potential...