Perfect cover story for a Zombie outbreak

The following story came out today on 1010wins (a radio station in New York City). Wouldn't this make a great cover story for a Zombie outbreak. They could follow it up by saying that a group of people contracted rabies from infected animals in Manhattan causing them to become violent and attack people. Rabies makes a perfect cover story if you ask me. I have lived in New York City for over twelve years now and this is the first time I have heard of rabid raccoons but apparently there have been dozens of reported cases of rabies among raccoons this year alone! I'll let you decide what you think...

(click link to read story from 1010wins.com)Health Dept. to Vaccinate Raccoons Near Central Park