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Protection of a (medical) facility against a mob attack

Published:
19 June 2020
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Protection of a (medical) facility against a mob attack

It is extremely difficult to protect a facility that is attacked by an angry mob. There are however a few measures that can be considered to pre-empt and prepare for mob attacks. This guidance outlines some such measures.

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