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Nationwide Alert: Flesh-Eating Bacteria Infections Pose Growing Threat, CDC Warns Nationwide Alert: Flesh-Eating Bacteria Infections Pose Growing Threat, CDC Warns
Nationwide Alert: Flesh-Eating Bacteria Infections Pose Growing Threat, CDC Warns A new nationwide health advisory has been issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as cases of potentially fatal flesh-eating bacteria continue to climb. Vibrio vulnificus infections have killed at least 13 people on the Eastern Seaboard this year and cause an estimated 80,000 illnesses annually in the United States. Most people get infected with Vibrio by eating raw or undercooked shellfish, particularly oysters, the CDC said in the advisory which was issued on Friday, Sept. 1. Vibrio naturally live in coastal waters, including salt water and brackish water, w…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Not Over Yet: New Round Of Storms On Track For Region Amid Soaring Temps Not Over Yet: New Round Of Storms On Track For Region Amid Soaring Temps
Not Over Yet: New Round Of Storms On Track For Region Amid Soaring Temps The arrival of dramatically warmer air will result in the first heat wave of the summer in much of the region, and amid the rise in temperatures will be the potential for a brand-new round of severe thunderstorms later in the week. The time frame for the latest storm is on Thursday, July 21 from the mid-afternoon to the early evening, according to the National Weather Service. (See the image above.) A potent system that brought multiple rounds of storms on Monday, July 18 resulted in flooding and power outages in many areas. Tuesday, July 19 will be sunny and warm with a high tem…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Monkeypox Cases Identified In NY New Monkeypox Cases Identified In NY
New Monkeypox Cases Identified In NY Updated story: Fifth Monkeypox Cases Confirmed In NY Two new presumed monkeypox cases have been reported in New York, bringing the total number of patients being evaluated for the virus up to four. The New York City Department of Health announced that as of Wednesday, June 1, there have been four people in New York City who have tested positive for orthopoxvirus, which is presumed to be monkeypox. According to health officials, people most susceptible to contracting monkeypox include people who recently traveled to Portugal, Spain, the UK, Canada, and Central or Western African countr…

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by Zak Failla
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Long Island Beaches Closed To Bathing Due To Bacteria Levels Long Island Beaches Closed To Bathing Due To Bacteria Levels
Long Island Beaches Closed To Bathing Due To Bacteria Levels A pair of Long Island beaches have closed to bathing due to elevated bacteria levels.  The Nassau County Department of Health said that effective Thursday, July 15, the Biltmore Beach Club in Massapequa is closed. Philip Healey Beach in Massapequa is remaining closed to bathing as well. Both beaches will be closed until testing shows bacteria levels "within acceptable limits," the health department said.  For the latest information on beaches opening and closing, health officials said you can call 516-227-9700.

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by Nicole Valinote
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Storms With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Will Bring Some Relief From Hot, Sticky Stretch Storms With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Will Bring Some Relief From Hot, Sticky Stretch
Storms With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Will Bring Some Relief From Hot, Sticky Stretch A round of heavy thunderstorms will sweep through the region bringing some relief from the hot and sticky stretch of days by ushering in a more comfortable air mass from Canada. But that won't happen until after a couple more hazy, humid days. A Heat Advisory that goes into effect late Monday morning, July 27 lasts through 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 28. (For steps to take to get relief from the heat, see the second image above.) High temperatures on Monday will rise to the mid 90s with heat index values approaching 100 degrees for much of the region. Tuesday will be another hot and humid d…

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by Joe Lombardi
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No Bathing Advisory Issued For 63 Suffolk County Beaches Expected To Be Lifted Saturday No Bathing Advisory Issued For 63 Suffolk County Beaches Expected To Be Lifted Saturday
No Bathing Advisory Issued For 63 Suffolk County Beaches Expected To Be Lifted Saturday Due to recent heavy rainfall, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services has issued an advisory against bathing at 63 beaches. The advisory will be lifted Saturday morning, June 1, unless elevated levels of bacteria persist beyond a 24-hour period, the department said. For a list of beaches affected, click here.

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by Joe Lombardi