What actions need to be taken if a facility is found to have an environmental sample positive for anthrax?
The number and location of positive environmental samples will be used to guide clean-up efforts. Positive environmental samples alone do not indicate the need for antibiotics or the need to close a facility. Employees, visitors, and family members of employees at these facilities are advised to monitor their own health carefully and report any unusual symptoms to a physician.
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