20 people sought after UK anthrax death

Twenty people are being sought by health officials dealing with what may be the UK's first anthrax death for more than three …

Twenty people are being sought by health officials dealing with what may be the UK's first anthrax death for more than three decades.

Artist Christopher "Pascal" Norris (50) who worked with animal hides in the Scottish Borders town of Hawick, died last month from blood poisoning which tests show was most likely to be caused by the deadly bug.

A helpline advertised earlier today has identified 20 people that NHS Borders wishes to speak to in addition to 10 already contacted since Friday.

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