Good news. Yesterday, Bajoran doctor, Surmac Ren, successfully synthesized an antidote to the deadly aphasia virus sweeping through DS9 – a virus that he helped create over 18 years ago. The virus was intended to affect the Cardassians aboard Terok Nor (now known as Deep Space 9), but instead, remained dormant for two decades, was recently activated by mistake, and has now killed 53 Federation and Bajoran personnel.
This new antidote is currently being distributed to everyone aboard DS9, and the station remains under quarantine until everyone is treated, and all decks have been decontaminated.
Earlier today, the Bajoran Provisional Government issued arrest orders for Doctor Surmac Ren, as he has been charged in the death of every Bajoran who succumbed to the aphasia virus. Ferengi bar owner, Quark, has also been arrested for his part in recent events, however, legal sources believe he will be released, and all charges dropped, since he was an unwilling and accidental accomplice.
-Lieutenant Sam Archer
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July 21, 2369 – (Devron Timeline 3.0)
Enterprise Station :: Public Affairs Office :: 2370