Patient-zero drill put health facilities to the test—40% of them failed

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What happened

Actors with makeup and fake symptoms staggered into 73 healthcare facilities.

Key facts

  • Actors with makeup and fake symptoms staggered into 73 healthcare facilities.
  • Reported by Ars Technica and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:07:59 UTC.

Why it matters

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  2. Patient-zero drill put health facilities to the test—40% of them failed

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