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Firefighter In New England Dies Suddenly At Age 38
A 38-year-old firefighter in Massachusetts has died suddenly.
The Southborough Fire Department, located in Worcester County, made the announcement on Monday, May 2, that Lisa Marie Thompson has died.
"On behalf of the members of the Southborough Fire Department, it with a heavy heart and much difficulty that we announce the Active Duty Death of Probationary Firefighter, Lisa Marie Thompson," the department said. "Firefighter Thompson was a full-time member of our department since November 15, 2021. In that short time, she demonstrated a sincere commitment to her fellow firefighters, the dep…
Covid-19: New Study Reveals Danger To Younger Americans, Who Are Dying At Historic Rate
Contrary to popular belief, COVID-19 is taking its toll on younger Americans, who are dying at a historic rate, according to a new study.
Research published this week in the Journal of American Medical Association found that Americans between the ages of 25 and 44 have died at a rate that has never been seen in history.
During the study, a total of 76,088 deaths were reported in adults between those ages, which was 11,899 more than the expected 64,189 fatalities during that stretch.
Of those deaths, 38 percent were contributed to COVID-19.
“Although the remaining excess deaths are unexpla…
