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Will sealing windows with duct tape and plastic sheeting help protect me during a bioterrorist attack?

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Will sealing windows with duct tape and plastic sheeting help protect me during a bioterrorist attack?

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No. A release of a biological agent is most likely to be “covert” – that is, terrorists will not announce the attack before it happens or afterwards. This means you would not know ahead of time to seal your windows and prevent contaminated air from reaching you.