With all of the issues in the news and the most popular trending item being “Zombie attacks” in Miami and Maryland, zombie apocalypse, zombie zombie zombie, what kind of service am I providing my readers if I am not following up with the CDC to get answers.
Therefore, I sent them an email:
My Question:
Dear Sirs,
With all of the news of possible zombie pandemics, possible outbreaks, et al recently, the question for CDC Media Relations/Public Affairs is this:
Is there any statement from the CDC on the recent zombie outbreaks?
Thanks,
Chris
Their Answer:
Mr. Eger:
My name is Jason xxxxxxx and I handle media relations for CDC’s Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response.
CDC HAS NOT issued a statement related to any alleged zombie outbreak.
Last week, the following was provided to Huffington Post in response to a question:
“CDC does not know of a virus or condition that would reanimate the dead or one that would present zombie-like symptoms.”
I am assuming you referred your question to this agency because of our zombie apocalypse preparedness campaign in May 2011. The campaign was a “tongue-in-cheek” attempt to raise awareness about all-hazard preparedness for disasters.
Thank you for your question and I hope this helps.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions.
Best,
Jason XXXXXX
There you have it kids. Remain Calm.

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