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Daniel Knecht
Coverage of Daniel Knecht in the Nexus archive.
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- Fears of ‘diarrhea salad’ amid cyclospora outbreak prompt New Yorkers to skip leafy greens for cooked food
A Cyclosporiasis outbreak in New York City has infected 374 people, prompting residents to avoid leafy greens and fresh vegetables linked to the parasite. Experts advise discarding suspect produce and opting for cooked foods, while health departments struggle to trace the source due to the parasite's long incubation period.
- Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Upper East Side climbs to 18 cases, officials say
An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has increased to 18 cases, with affected ZIP codes 10075, 10028, and 10128. The NYC Health Department is investigating cooling towers in the area and advising residents and visitors to monitor symptoms, while emphasizing tap water remains safe to use.