Oklahoma gets federal bioterrorism money

Oklahoma is getting more than $14-million to prepare against a bioterrorism attack. <br><br>The money comes from federal funds Congress approved in January. Most states, including Oklahoma will use the

Tuesday, June 18th 2002, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

Oklahoma is getting more than $14-million to prepare against a bioterrorism attack.

The money comes from federal funds Congress approved in January. Most states, including Oklahoma will use the money for improving disease tracking.

A state epidemiologist says the money will be used to hire about 30-people to investigate infectious disease outbreaks.