UPDATE!!!!New numbers release now indicate that over 1500 workers are now sickened. And this 1500 number is only those who have reported to a BP facility...it could literally be thousands of people sickened if counting those who have gone to public or private doctors for treatment
*BREAKING* Over 1,500 oil cleanup workers sickened says BP’s lead doctor in Gulf (VIDEO)By oilflorida, on July 7th, 2010
1,500+ sick only counts workers who sought care through BP; Area hospital visits NOT included
AC 360, CNN, July 7, 2010:
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta:
Today Dr. Kevin O’Shea — he’s the physician in charge of BP’s medical response in Gulf — he told me that in the four states affected by the spill, more than 1,500 cleanup workers have now complained of some illness or injury.
Rough weather remains Gulf obstacle for connecting ship, well, CNN, July 7, 2010:
BP doctor says up to 1,500 cleanup workers sickened…
CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta sat down Wednesday for an exclusive interview with the man in charge of BP’s medical response, Dr. Kevin O’Shea. He said more than 1,500 workers have sought medical care through BP, a significant increase from previously reported numbers.
