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Opinion: I worked on the CDC investigation of the anthrax letters. 25 years later, are we ready for the next biothreat?

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Briefings

This article reflects on the 2001 anthrax attacks, noting that 25 years later, the U.S. remains vulnerable to biological threats. The text highlights the historical response to the September 11 attacks and the 2001 anthrax letters, which resulted in 22 cases and five deaths. It suggests that past public health strategies may inform future preparedness for potential biothreats, whether intentional or accidental.

Key points

• The first anthrax-laden envelopes were mailed from New Jersey to news media and congressional offices in 2001, resulting in 22 cases and five deaths.
• Twenty-five years later, the article suggests that the U.S. may still be vulnerable to similar biological threats, whether intentional or inadvertent.

Context and limitations

The article is a 2026 opinion piece and does not provide specific dates for future threats, nor does it offer data on current preparedness levels or specific costs associated with modern biothreat responses.

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