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The screen shifts to more footage of random attacks across the state.

"Government officials are telling everyone to lock themselves indoors, conserve food and water, gather emergency resources, and deny all from entering your home. Avoid contact with infected individuals, and if someone you know becomes infected, you are instructed to restrain them and notify police immediately by dialing 911."

The station cuts into the national broadcast and joins Mark Jennings, a veteran newscaster with a deep voice. His normal energetic appearance has faded, his eyes are dark with heavy swelling, and his face twitches as he speaks. "The White House has declared this outbreak a 'national disaster of devastating proportions,' and they are working with other countries and the World Health Organization to develop a plan to manage the growing number of infected. The President will hold a press conference at any moment. The CDC has informed us that no vaccine or treatment is available, and they are working with state governments on disaster protocols. The Red Cross and FEMA are setting up centers close to highly affected areas."