Kisha Davis
Coverage of Kisha Davis in the Nexus archive.
- Montgomery Co. lifts all remaining health advisories for Potomac River shoreline related to sewage spill
Montgomery County, Maryland, lifted all health advisories for the Potomac River shoreline and sediment following the failure of the Potomac Interceptor, which caused a sewage spill. Sediment tests confirmed bacterial levels have returned to acceptable levels, allowing recreational use to resume, though officials still advise against ingesting river water and caution about potential bacteria surges after heavy rain.
- Don’t skip fruits and veggies amid cyclosporiasis outbreak, but take precautions, health official says
Health officials advise continuing to consume fresh fruits and vegetables during a cyclosporiasis outbreak but recommend precautions like thorough washing and cooking to reduce infection risk. Over 30 U.S. states have reported cyclospora cases surpassing 2019 records, though no deaths have been reported. CDC data lags behind state reports, and the source of the parasite remains unclear.
- DC experiences ‘Code Red’ air quality after massive fireworks display
Washington, DC, experienced 'Code Red' air quality after a 40-minute Fourth of July fireworks display organized by Freedom 250, a Trump-backed nonprofit. City officials warned of health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups, as air quality briefly ranked among the worst globally. The event coincided with an extreme heat wave and thunderstorms, which officials hoped would help clear pollutants.