IN WAKE OF MASSACRE, 21 INFECTED.

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The sun set last night, red and bloody, on the day of greatest loss to the survivors of the outbreak. Since Patient Zero escaped Saturday morning, at least fifteen people were infected and have joined a growing group of what are now being referred to as “zombies,” or “zekes.”

Despite protest from others within the group it was decided that all the remaining survivors would band together for a mission to search the now abandoned buildings on campus for much needed ammunition and weaponry. While the mission was ultimately successful, 7 of the 17 humans were lost during several clashes with the zombie population during the mission. Already, many have begun describing yesterday's events as a "massacre."

When asked if the sacrifices made during the mission were worth it, Antioch Prepared official, Joshua Lucca responded, “That's a difficult question to answer...We wont forget the sacrifices that those people made, with our better ammunitions we have a better chance of making it...If just one person lives long enough to be rescued because of the better ammunitions, it will have been worth it.”

Some, however, might beg to differ. Hannah Barrueta lost her sister in the massacre. “It’s hard to for me to reconcile the need for more ammo with her death,” she said, “I told her to not go out with the mission, but she wouldn’t listen.”

The count from earlier this afternoon puts the number of survivors at about equal to those who have transformed or died in the process of transformation. As of 2200 hours yesterday, it is estimated that there were 21 zombies and 19 humans remaining.

We will continue to bring you the latest news on the outbreak of the 'solanum virus' as events progress. In the meantime community members are advised to stay inside and wash their hands frequently, do not share food, drinks or cigarettes, get good rest, stay hydrated and practice good self-care.