2001 anthrax attacks in the US
GPTKB entity
Statements (70)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:nuclear_weapons
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Bacillus_anthracis
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| gptkbp:caused_by |
anthrax spores
widespread fear of bioterrorism |
| gptkbp:highlights |
vulnerabilities in public health
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
2001 anthrax attacks in the US
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| gptkbp:influenced |
national security policies
public perception of terrorism biodefense policies government funding for health security. international bioterrorism policies legislation on biological threats media coverage of bioterrorism |
| gptkbp:inspired |
public health responses
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| gptkbp:investigates |
gptkb:FBI
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| gptkbp:involved_investigation_of |
several suspects
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| gptkbp:involved_letters_addressed_to |
gptkb:Tom_Daschle
gptkb:Patrick_Leahy |
| gptkbp:involved_letters_containing |
white powder
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| gptkbp:involved_mail_sent_to |
gptkb:Capitol_Hill
media offices |
| gptkbp:involved_the_investigation_of |
postal workers
mail sorting facilities government laboratories biological research facilities suspected perpetrators |
| gptkbp:involved_the_mailing_of |
letters with threats
|
| gptkbp:involvement |
gptkb:stamps
gptkb:forensic_science gptkb:quarantine_measures scientific analysis biological agents public health surveillance |
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
environmental samples
DNA evidence mail processing facilities health impacts on victims suspect letters |
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
post-9/11 fears
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| gptkbp:is_targeted_at |
media and government officials
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| gptkbp:led_to |
increased security measures
public panic increased funding for research public health advisories improvements in emergency response improved communication protocols increased training for first responders enhanced biodefense strategies enhanced laboratory security measures increased awareness of anthrax increased research on anthrax vaccines public health campaigns on anthrax awareness |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
gptkb:September_11_attacks
October 2001 |
| gptkbp:prompted |
bioterrorism legislation
|
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
increased public health funding
increased collaboration between agencies 5 deaths increased public health education 17 infections changes in mail handling procedures closure of postal facilities changes in health protocols changes in postal regulations increased awareness of bioterrorism risks increased funding for emergency preparedness increased scrutiny of laboratory safety legal actions against suspects |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:cutaneous_anthrax
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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