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CDC Laboratory Response Network Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Posted on April 30, 2019

Blog: National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO)

2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Laboratory Response Network (LRN). The Laboratory Response Network for Biological Threats (LRN-B) was created to strengthen the nation’s ability to detect biological threat agents, like smallpox and anthrax. Its structure and unique capabilities enable it to respond not only to biothreats, but also emerging infectious diseases, like Ebola. In […]

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