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ANthrax alert in Vietnam

In Vietnam, 16 staff at a joint venture of British oil giant B-P are being tested in an international clinic following an anthrax alert at one of its offices.

The alert was called after a suspicious substance was found in a meeting room at the Ho Chi Minh City headquarters of BP Petco.

The definitive test results on the substance are not expected for another 48 hours.

BP Petco is now continuing its business operations in Vietnam using other offices.

9/11/01 4:23:00 | ABC Radio Australia News

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