What is MDPH doing to prepare for a bioterrorism attack?
A. For several years, the MDPH has been improving laboratory, surveillance and communication capabilities to be better prepared for a bioterrorism attack. The MDPH offers trainings for clinicians and laboratorians in the identification and diagnosis of diseases that may be caused by bioterrorism agents. Coordination with other key agencies such as the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the FBI are ongoing.