Anthrax Attacks Less Likely Today, U.S. Army Officer Says

A senior U.S. Army officer yesterday said that security measures put in place since the 2001 anthrax mailings would make it difficult for someone to conduct a similar campaign today, the Associated Press reported (see GSN, Oct. 27).

"I can't say for certain it could not happen today. ... But it would be much more difficult," said Maj. Gen. Robert Lennox, Army assistant deputy chief of staff.

Lennox noted that military services have approved increased camera surveillance and adopted new security measures for 12 laboratories used for research of anthrax and other lethal agents.....