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We
have always said that our expeditions into the inner
city areas would only commence once we could be satisfied
that the levels of airborne viral contamination dropped
to below a satisfactory level. This level was set
to 5 parts per 10,000, which would give an atmospheric
percentage of 0.05% of the air outside. As of 0800hrs
this morning, the equipment gave readings that showed
the viral concentration in most areas has fallen below
the 0.05% criteria. Therefore, it is my opinion as
the head of military science here that it is now safe
enough for small recognisance teams to perform some
initial sweeps of the inner city areas.
Of
course, the permanent use of gas mask units and extreme
caution when tackling infected cadavers must be our
highest priority once outside the sealed confines
of the base. Might I also suggest that our first priority
is to establish whether or not there are any other
survivors out in the city? My estimations are that
there should be a handful of survivors, perhaps due
to a natural immunity to the virus, or some other
factors. These survivors should also be treated with
extreme caution, as even if they are not killed by
the virus, it is possible that they still carry the
lethal strains. Take no chances of physical contact;
our initial studies showed that the virus is so potent
that it can be transmitted through the epidermis,
not just through inhalation.
Dr.
Paul Myers.
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