Triple-N · 1 · 12:00–18:00

This is Triple-N.

We're here with some breaking news.

General McGrew has just finished speaking. Let's go over to the Knox Event Exclusion line.

Thank you Joan.

General John McGrew has confirmed 'panic' and 'confusion' inside the Zone.

With no confirmation of the violent scenes some claim to have witnessed.

And still no reasoning behind the communication blackout:

I am making this statement at 11AM on July 9, 1993.

There are many rumors circulating. Many falsehoods.

This is an appeal for calm.

I can confirm there has been an outbreak.

The ailment is, as yet, unidentified.

It is flu-like. It leads to panic. It leads to confusion.

There is NO evidence of fatalities within the Exclusion Zone.

We are using judged and judicious force to maintain the border.

Warning shots have been fired.

No civilians have been harmed.

We must ensure that this infection is not allowed to spread.

I am in hourly contact with the President on this matter.

The no-fly zone will remain in place for the foreseeable future.

At this time, we will take no questions.

Are the General's responses enough for America?

Those forced to stay in Army issue tents around me...

... and those evacuated to the North seem to be saying 'No'.

Back to the studio.

Kirsty Cormick there on the Knox Event boundary.

We'll be keeping you updated throughout the day...

... on Triple-N.