While the recent unexpected E-coli-related death of a young Southwest Virginia child is alarming, the health officials want it understood the case was most likely not connected to the deadly outbreak in Europe. The Virginia Department of Health reports some illnesses and deaths caused by the bacteria are NOT that unusual in the Commonwealth. But as Virginia Public Radio’s Tommie McNeil reports, they also say it’s imperative for the public to know how to recognize and deal with E-coli-related problems.
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From NPR News
- Pentagon Cites Multiple Missteps That Led To Ambush Of U.S. Troops In Niger April 26, 2018The report says U.S. troops wound up on a more dangerous mission than planned and were exposed and vulnerable when attacked by Islamist extremists in a remote corner of the African nation.
- HUD Unveils Plan To Increase Rent On Millions Receiving Federal Housing Assistance April 26, 2018Under HUD Secretary Ben Carson's proposal, some of the poorest families will see their rents triple. About 712,000 households would see rents jump to $150 per month under the proposal.
- Macron Doesn't Believe He Changed Trump's Mind On The Iran Deal April 26, 2018Trump has said since he was a presidential candidate that he wanted to scrap the nuclear agreement with Tehran.
- Sen. Sherrod Brown Weighs In On New Allegations Against Ronny Jackson, VA Nominee April 26, 2018NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, about the allegations against Dr. Ronny Jackson — the nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- The Consumer Complaints Database That Could Disappear From View April 25, 2018Consumer Financial Protection Bureau chief Mick Mulvaney says he may shut down public access to more than a million complaints Americans have made about financial institutions.
- Pentagon Cites Multiple Missteps That Led To Ambush Of U.S. Troops In Niger April 26, 2018
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- Companies sign up to pledge to cut plastic pollution April 25, 2018More than 40 firms including Coca-Cola have promised to reduce harmful packaging.
- Kim Jong-un to meet Moon Jae-in at Korean border for summit April 26, 2018The pair will walk together to the Peace House for historic talks addressing hostilities on the peninsula.
- NHS needs '£50bn extra by 2030' April 25, 2018Top surgeon and ex-minister makes prediction as government considers long-term funding plan.
- Home Office had migrant removal targets, report shows April 26, 2018The home secretary denies claims staff have been told to remove a number of illegal migrants each month.
- Meet people who review Facebook's reported content April 25, 2018'Laura' worked as a content reviewer for Facebook. She describes some of the terrible things she saw.
- Companies sign up to pledge to cut plastic pollution April 25, 2018