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A ‘second wave’ of medical issues may slam the region in Helene’s wake, disaster response officials caution

By ANDREW R. JONES,

10 hours ago

By ANDREW R. JONES,

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Diane Garland

5h ago

They didn't kill us with the water, now they're gonna try the desease and infectons

Jane Doe

7h ago

Yes, the risk of bacterial infections is on the rise without clean water. This risk compounds stress levels that exacerbates heart conditions and increased heart attacks. In addition, the emotional and psychological stress caused by the deprivation of clean water and the worry of increased criminal factors infiltrating the affected geographic area only adds to the amount of stress citizens in the impacted areas are able to withstand.

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