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Deliberate release
Information about specific substances or agents that could be used in terrorist attacks. Of special use to Directors of Public Health (DsPH) and Consultants in Communicable Disease Control (CsDC).
General information: Deliberate Release
This guidance has been developed and issued by the Department following the tragic events of 11 September 2001.
Introduction to deliberate release guidance
Introduction to the guidance in the Deliberate Release area of the DH website.
Biological and chemical guidance
Introductory guidance for recognising and responding to the deliberate release of dangerous micro-organisms or toxic chemicals.
General bioterrorism aíde-memoire
Aíde-memoire to assist Directors of Public Health and Consultants in Communicable Disease Control in the event of the deliberate release of a biological agent.
Biological Deliberate Release
Aídes-memoires to assist Directors of Public Health and Consultants in Communicable Disease Control in the event of deliberate release, forms for documenting suspected cases, and advice about who to notify.
Deliberate release of chemical agents
Aídes-memoires to assist Directors of Public Health and Consultants in Communicable Disease Control in the event of chemical release, forms for documenting suspected cases, and advice about who to notify.
Deliberate release of radioactivity
The Department's contingency plans for radiological or nuclear incidents.
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