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DOH Confirms Case of Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba in Hillsborough County

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Health officials say there has been a confirmed case of Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba, in Hillsborough County. According to the Florida Department of Health (DOH), Naegleria fowleri is a single-celled microscopic live amoeba that can cause a rare infection of the brain, called primary amoebic …

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New alcohol restriction for bars and restaurants in Allegheny County frustrates homeowners who say they followed the guidelines – CBS Pittsburgh

ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) – Banning alcohol consumption in restaurants and bars for on-site consumption is not only frustrating for customers. It is also frustrating for homeowners who have followed the guidelines from day one. “We spent a ton of money to bring alcohol back so that it would stop now,” …

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