Terrorist group claims responsibility for recent disease outbreaks

Washington (CNN) -- An obscure terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the pandemic currently affecting major US cities. In a 4 minute tape sent by parcel to al-Jazeera, men in black masks holding rifles spoke briefly about their involvement in the attacks, claiming to have operatives in the US that carried out the initial attack. A CIA spokesman has refused to comment on the videos, saying that an investigation was ongoing. White House Press Secretary Jay Carney also remained tight-lipped, only saying that every measure was being taken to ensure the safety of the American people.