It was not a rumor, it was a very specific and detailed account that resulted in employee quarantines.
The chain of influences is big enough and reaches into national government, with a confluence of interests. I'm afraid a leak to the press could be more effective than a report to the government.
I believe t will eventually come up because these things are difficult to hide as time goes by.
> My employer will be on the spot (I'm outsourced)
You're weighing your health against your employer's profit. Are you sure you want to do that? I get that there may be an employment issue, but it's not like your career will end. Either you're irreplaceable and you'll be supported through this, or you are in a normal position and there are other similar jobs and employees around.
The chain of influences is big enough and reaches into national government, with a confluence of interests. I'm afraid a leak to the press could be more effective than a report to the government.
I believe t will eventually come up because these things are difficult to hide as time goes by.