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Advocates say drug overdoses and related deaths are increasing again in Manitoba, citing recent data from the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service. The data shows more overdose calls and fatalities across the province.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 43 new measles cases on September 21, bringing the state’s total confirmed infections to over 800.
State water tests showed cyanobacteria levels in the Charles River are below health‑risk thresholds, leading Cambridge public health officials to lift the contact advisory on September 23, 2026.
Recent high humidity in Los Angeles has led to a surge in mosquito numbers, raising the risk of West Nile virus spread as cases climb across Southern California.
Los Angeles County officials reported a new flea-borne typhus case in Wilshire Center on September 22, the second localized outbreak this year, as the disease rises in the region and authorities increase monitoring.
Emory University has begun a clinical trial in Atlanta to test methods for removing PFAS chemicals from humans, responding to high PFAS levels found in local drinking water and blood of residents.
Chicago health officials are urging residents to get flu and COVID‑19 vaccines as cooler weather and the start of school boost respiratory illness risk in fall 2026.
The city’s health department is extending outreach to ZIP codes 10455 and 10459 as it investigates a Legionnaires’ disease cluster that has sickened 22 residents and caused two deaths.
The Wildwood Police Department and Cape May County Prosecutor's Office issued a public safety warning on September 21, 2026, about colorful methamphetamine that resembles candy, urging parents to keep children away and report any suspicious substances.
Cape May County prosecutors warned that colorful meth seized in Wildwood could be mistaken for candy or vitamins, urging parents to keep children safe from accidental ingestion.
Montreal has asked the Quebec government to take charge of fixing odor complaints at the Sanimax plant, which has processed pork and chicken carcasses since 1957.
Two Legionnaires disease cases in Evanston were traced to the pool and hot tub at the Hilton Garden Inn after testing confirmed Legionella bacteria in the water.
West Houston apartment residents recorded multiple raw sewage spills from an outdoor vent on September 20, 2026, prompting collective complaints about the recurring unsanitary condition.
A former Trenton Water Works employee was sentenced to three years in prison for falsifying water‑quality test data, reinforcing accountability and protecting public water safety.
Florida health officials confirmed the state's first dengue‑related death amid a large outbreak, highlighting a surge in cases that ranks among the worst in decades.
Los Angeles County health officials warned that people at Union Station from 7:03 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. on September 19 may have been exposed to measles by an infected Amtrak passenger. The alert advises monitoring for symptoms and seeking medical care if needed.
Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office issued a warning after seizing candy‑like meth in Wildwood, urging the public to prevent accidental child consumption.
Wildwood police and the county prosecutor warned residents after seizing candy‑shaped meth and arresting a Vineland man, urging caregivers to keep children away from colorful, sweet‑looking substances.
Residents of a West Houston apartment complex reported repeated raw sewage spills from an outdoor vent onto pavement on Sunday, raising health and sanitation concerns.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health warned on September 11, 2026 of a possible measles exposure at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, urging vigilance and monitoring among those who may have been present.
