Anthrax found in US senate

Anthrax has been found in a US Senate office which was fumigated over two weeks ago in an attempt to kill lingering spores.

Anthrax has been found in a US Senate office which was fumigated over two weeks ago in an attempt to kill lingering spores.

Officials in the US capital say they are trying again to eliminate the contamination but disease control experts say it is unlikely all the spores will be killed.

Five people have been killed from the disease since the anthrax attacks began in October.

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