US Embassy Issues Health Alert for Cuba After ‘Significant Increase in Diarrheal Illness’
Cuba has experienced a series of energy grid collapses over the summer.
TL;DR
- U.S. Embassy in Cuba issued a health alert on September 4th.
- A significant increase in diarrheal illness has been observed across Cuba.
- The illnesses are associated with the degradation of the water and energy infrastructure.
- These issues affect water supply, food storage, and temperature control, leading to infections.
- Specific pathogens mentioned include E. coli, norovirus, and Shigella.
- Americans are warned to be cautious with perishable foods like meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, and dairy that may not be stored properly.