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☆ Onions are likely source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s, federal agencies say; 15 additional cases reported
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Deidre Mcphillips | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Additional cases associated with the outbreak have also been reported, bringing the total number of illnesses to 90 and hospitalizations to 27. “It is not necessary to avoid eating onions or other foods made with onions,” the CDC said. Diced onions used at McDonald’s have also not been linked to this outbreak, according to the FDA. Beef patties used on Quarter Pounders were also part of the investigation, which started on October 22. McDonald’s announced on Sunday that they would resume selling Quarter Pounders in all restaurants this week, but the 900 restaurants that had previously received slivered onions from Taylor Farms would not include onions on these sandwiches.

Persons: Burger, Taco, patties, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, McDonald’s Organizations: CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, Food and Drug Administration, CDC, Taylor, Taco Bell, KFC, FDA, Colorado Department of Agriculture, US Department of Agriculture’s, Inspection, CNN Health

☆ McDonald’s to resume selling Quarter Pounders in all restaurants after beef patties in Colorado test negative for E. coli
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Michelle Watson | Nadia Kounang | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —McDonald’s will resume selling Quarter Pounders in all restaurants in the coming week after considering new data regarding an E. coli outbreak linked to its famed burgers, the company announced Sunday. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a food safety alert Tuesday warning dozens of people reported eating the Quarter Pounder sandwich at McDonald’s before becoming sick. On Sunday, the Colorado Department of Agriculture said McDonald’s beef patties used for the Quarter Pounder tested negative for E. coli. The 900 restaurants that received slivered onions from McDonald’s supplier Taylor Farms’ Colorado Springs facility will resume sales of Quarter Pounders without slivered onions, the release added. CNN has reached out to the FDA to see if it has ruled out beef patties as the source of the E. coli outbreak.

Persons: CNN —, ” Taylor, ”, Joe Erlinger, “, Erlinger Organizations: CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, Food and Drug Administration, Colorado Department of Agriculture, FDA, CDC, Foods Locations: Colorado, Colorado , Kansas, Wyoming, Idaho , Iowa , Missouri, Montana , Nebraska , Nevada , New Mexico , Oklahoma, Utah

☆ Fall City, Washington shooting: 15-year-old suspect faces five counts of first-degree murder
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Alisha Ebrahimji | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Now, the girl’s account, detailed in court documents, is giving a first glimpse into what unfolded. Despite the pain she felt from the bullet’s impact, the 11-year-old told authorities she recognized the weapon. It was her father’s silver Glock handgun, court documents say. It was her 15-year-old brother, she said. On Thursday, he was charged in juvenile court with five counts of aggravated murder and one count of attempted murder with a firearm enhancement, according to court documents.

Persons: Mark Humiston, Sarah Huminston, “, ” Amy Parker, ”, Sarah Perry, Lake, ” Perry, Casey McNerthney, Sarah Humiston, Mark Organizations: CNN, King, Attorney’s Office, ” Investigators, Harborview Medical, “, US Centers for Disease Control, Attorney’s, KING, Hargis Engineers Locations: Washington, Fall City , Washington, King County, Seattle, King, Fall, United States

☆ More cases reported in McDonald's E. coli outbreak
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The E. coli outbreak cases linked to McDonald's have widened to include 75 people in 13 states. Slivered onions from a McDonald's supplier are under investigation, leading to recalls at other brands. AdvertisementThe McDonald's E. coli outbreak cases have increased to 75 people in 13 states as of Thursday, the US Centers for Disease Control said in a Friday update. AdvertisementThe CDC reiterated that slivered onions and beef patties used in McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers are under investigation. Taylor Farms, McDonald's regional supplier of slivered onions, has issued a recall of its product, which has affected several other restaurant brands.

Persons: —, McDonald's, Dominick Organizations: CDC, Service, US Centers for Disease Control, Business Locations: Colorado, Michigan, New Mexico, Washington

☆ Illnesses from bacteria in food are on the rise. A doctor explains how to avoid them
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

I wanted to know about foodborne illnesses and what can be done to improve food safety practices. And what should people do to reduce their chances of contracting foodborne illnesses? Dr. Leana Wen: There are several bacteria, viruses and parasites that can cause foodborne infections. The most common foodborne infection is caused by norovirus, which causes about half of all outbreaks of food-related illnesses in the US. Local health departments will keep you updated on possible foodborne illnesses associated with local stores and restaurants.

Persons: Leana Wen, Wen Organizations: CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, Food and Drug Administration, Eye Foundation, Nat, George Washington University Locations: United States

☆ E. coli cases linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders rises to 75, federal agencies say
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Deidre Mcphillips | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Two of the hospitalized patients had hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious complication that can develop from an E. coli infection. The CDC opened the investigation on Tuesday, initially reporting 49 cases in 10 states – including 10 hospitalizations and one death. It can take weeks to determine whether an illness is part of an outbreak and these numbers were expected to grow. “The FDA is using all available tools to confirm if onions are the source of this outbreak,” an agency spokesperson said in a statement. McDonald’s has taken Quarter Pounders off the menu in about a fifth of its stores.

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☆ Amid McDonald’s-linked E. coli outbreak, here are symptoms to watch for and ways to stay safe
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Jacqueline Howard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —An outbreak of infections linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has a lot of people across the United States concerned about their exposure to dangerous E. coli bacteria. The type of bacteria that has been implicated in this outbreak is E. coli O157:H7. E. coli, or Escherichia coli, is a common type of bacteria that lives in the intestines of people and animals, but some E. coli can make people sick. For E. coli O157:H7, antibiotics are controversial and are generally not recommended based on some evidence that they can actually increase the risk of hemolytic uremic syndrome,” he said. Thoroughly cooking meat to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit throughout kills E. coli O157:H7, according to the US Department of Agriculture.

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☆ First lawsuit filed against McDonald’s over its E. coli outbreak
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —A Colorado man has filed the first lawsuit against McDonald’s relating to its E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounders that, so far, has led to at least 49 illnesses across 10 states, including one death. The lawsuit was filed one day after the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a food safety alert warning that dozens of people reported eating the Quarter Pounder sandwich at McDonald’s before becoming sick. The lawsuit, a copy of which was posted online by Bloomberg Law, accuses McDonald’s of product liability, negligence and breach of implied warranties. “The McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak will be one of the most significant food poisoning outbreaks this year,” Simon said in a press release. Diced onions and other types of beef patties used at McDonald’s have not been implicated in this outbreak, the FDA said.

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☆ McDonald’s president says its food is safe to eat after E. coli outbreak
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( David Goldman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —A day after an E. coli outbreak tied to Quarter Pounders in the western part of the United States left one dead and 10 hospitalized, McDonald’s entered full damage-control mode. “We are very confident that you can go to McDonald’s and enjoy our classics,” McDonald’s USA President Joe Erlinger said on NBC’s “Today” Wednesday. Most of the illnesses are in Colorado and Nebraska, and most of the people who fell ill ate Quarter Pounders at McDonald’s. “If there has been contaminated product within our supply chain, it’s very likely worked itself through that supply chain already.”McDonald’s (MCD) stock fell more than 5% at Wednesday — its worst day since the March 2020 Covid lockdown. Chipotle’s outbreak is the worst-case scenario for any restaurant chain, and McDonald’s E. coli situation appears to be limited, at least for now, to a supply issue.

Persons: McDonald’s, Joe Erlinger, “, ” Erlinger, ”, Chipotle’s, Chipotle, Brian Niccol, Niccol, we’ll, Morgan Spurlock’s Organizations: New, New York CNN, ”, Centers for Disease Control, US Food and Drug Administration, Starbucks, CDC, American Museum of Tort Locations: New York, United States, McDonald’s, Colorado and Nebraska

☆ McDonald’s E. coli outbreak investigation: What we know
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Deidre Mcphillips | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has led to at least 49 illnesses across 10 states, including one death. Diced onions and other types of beef patties used at McDonald’s have not been implicated in this outbreak, the FDA said. E. coli infections can be seriousEscherichia coli, or E. coli, is a common bacteria, but certain types can make you sick. People with E. coli infections may have symptoms including severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever and vomiting. A few illnesses, including E. coli infections, are well above federal targets for reducing foodborne illness.

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☆ What we know: Fate of Texas death row inmate’s testimony before a state legislative committee is uncertain
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Dakin Andone | Ed Lavandera | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

By Thursday evening, after a series of court battles and escalating appeals, the Texas Supreme Court had issued a temporary stay of execution. The AG is representing TDCJ, and is calling the shots, while simultaneously attacking the underlying subpoena before the Texas Supreme Court. We expected that the subpoena would be honored pursuant to Texas law and the Committee’s intent. “It’s the entire case, and that is Mr. Roberson’s case,” Keith Findley, professor emeritus with the University of Wisconsin Law School, testified before the Texas Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence last week. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals previously issued a stay of execution in Roberson’s case in 2016, sending a claim under Article 11.073 (among others) back to the trial court.

Persons: Robert Roberson, it’s, Roberson, Nikki Curtis –, Paroles, Gretchen Sween, Sween, Joe Moody, ” Sween, Nikki, Nikki “, –, Brian Wharton, pediatricians, “, ” Keith Findley, ” Dr, Antoinette Laskey, ” Dani Allen, Michael Wyke, ”, Roberson’s, ” Findley, ” Moody, ” CNN’s Ashley Killough, Nicole Chavez Organizations: CNN, Texas, Texas Supreme, US, Texas Attorney General’s, Texas Department, Criminal, Capitol, American Academy of Pediatrics, Palestine, US Centers for Disease Control, CDC, US Army, National Registry, Exonerations, University of Wisconsin Law School, American Academy of Pediatrics ’, Child, Appeals Locations: Texas, TDCJ, Austin, Palestine , Texas, Huntsville , Texas

☆ Puzzle master Will Shortz pieces together his recovery from a stroke
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Meg Tirrell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

The stroke was on the right side of his brain, leaving the left side of his body “completely incapacitated” and causing his speech to be slurred, said Shortz, 72. But the opposite side of the body is affected, which left Shortz with the weakness on his left side. Even with the 15 minutes he spent on the floor, Shortz said, he was at the hospital within an hour. “I do not think that there’s a timestamp to recovery, because our brain is really quite plastic,” she said. “Like solving a crossword puzzle,” Shortz said, “even if you don’t know certain things that are in the puzzle, tackle what you do know.

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☆ Stress and ‘moon face’: What experts say about this TikTok trend
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

“It can look swollen and inflamed.”“It’s from high cortisol, aka high stress,” a woman says in another post. How stress can affect the faceWhile cortisol levels from elevated everyday stress may not be the reason behind so-called moon face, the hormone can take a toll on the skin in other ways. “Consistently elevated cortisol levels have been shown to inhibit your skin’s production of collagen, hyaluronic acid and healthy lipids like ceramide,” Bowe told CNN in an earlier interview. Tips for less stressThere are ways to reduce stress that can benefit the skin as well, experts say. In addition, yoga, meditation and deep breathing are all known to decrease cortisol production and stress levels.

Persons: ”, Dr, Rajani, ” Katta, Katta, Whitney Bowe, ” Bowe, Raj Dasgupta, “ It’s, ” Dasgupta, “ Organizations: CNN, Social, Baylor College of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical, Whole, “, Huntington Health, US Centers for Disease Control Locations: TikTok, Houston, New York City, California

☆ New cervical cancer treatment cuts risk of death from disease, according to trial results
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Sam Tupper | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

All had locally advanced cervical cancer, although none had tumors that had spread to other organs. This discovery led to the development of an HPV vaccine that can help prevent cervical cancer in women. Brawley stressed the importance of routine cervical screening as advanced-stage cervical cancer rises among White and Black women in the US. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cervical cancer screenings typically test for signs of HPV that can cause cell changes on the cervix. “Of the 4,400 deaths from cervical cancer, none of them get screened every year.”Chemotherapy to treat cervical cancer can come with unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting and hair loss, Brawley noted.

Persons: ” Dr, Mary McCormack, “, ”, Otis Brawley, Harald zur Hausen, Brawley, White, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, It’s, ” Brawley, “ We’re Organizations: CNN, Mary McCormack of University College Hospital, Cancer Research, Johns Hopkins University, American Cancer Society, US Centers for Disease Control, CNN Health, US Food and Drug Administration Locations: Brazil, India, Italy, Mexico, United States

☆ Sober October: It’s not too late to try drinking less, expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Even though the month is more than halfway over, is it too late to try Sober October? Individuals may also experience physical symptoms when they stop drinking, such as nausea, sweating and restlessness. CNN: Who should try Sober October? Wen: Anyone who drinks alcohol can try Sober October. People who experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop drinking should seek medical assistance to help them quit.

Persons: Leana Wen, Wen, Oscar Wong, “ Organizations: CNN, George Washington University, US Centers for Disease Control, US Food and Drug Administration Locations: United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands

The inmate’s attorneys call that a misdiagnosis – and also discredit shaken baby syndrome on its face, despite broad consensus among pediatricians it is legitimate. The shaken baby syndrome diagnosis from doctors and nurses, their emotional response to Nikki’s condition and Roberson’s odd reaction all stacked against the then-suspect, said Wharton. “There really is not a controversy in medicine about the existence of abusive head trauma. Just this month, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ordered a new trial for a man sentenced to 35 years in prison after being convicted of injury to a child in a case that also relied on a shaken baby syndrome argument. Without shaken baby syndrome, he said, “there’s nothing that’s chargeable here.

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☆ Common heart conditions raise the risk of dementia, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Nearly 130 million adults in the United States have some form of heart disease, according to the AHA. Having coronary heart disease raises the risk of future dementia by 27% compared with people without heart disease, the AHA statement said. Heart attacks and heart failureAbout every 40 seconds, someone in the United States will have a heart attack, the AHA estimates. Heart failure is a more severe form of heart disease, in which the heart is too weak to pump enough blood and oxygen to the body’s organs. That benefit held true even for people with existing diagnoses of cardiometabolic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

Persons: ”, Fernando Testai, Testai, Andrew Freeman, Freeman, ” Freeman, ” Testai Organizations: CNN’s, CNN, American Heart Association, University of Illinois College of Medicine, AHA, Jewish Health, World Health Organization, WHO, US Centers for Disease Control Locations: Chicago, United States, Denver

☆ As bird flu outbreak expands in California, dairy farms report it’s worse than they expected
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Brenda Goodman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —A third farmworker has tested positive for bird flu in California, according to the state’s health department. Like the first two human cases in California, this third case is a farmworker who was in contact with sick dairy cattle. The CDC’s Principal Deputy Director, Dr. Nirav Shah, said in a news briefing on Friday that these cases were not a surprise. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has been conducting bulk milk tank sampling in areas where herds test positive. The first infected herds in California were found in late August.

Persons: Nirav Shah, “, ” Shah, ”, Jennifer Nuzzo, ” Nuzzo, Eric Deeble, Deeble, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, GISAID Organizations: CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, California Department of Public Health, Brown University, “, United States Department of Agriculture, California Department of Food, Agriculture, USDA, American Veterinary Medical Association, Quality Assurance, Los Angeles Times, CDC, CNN Health, Plant Health, Service Locations: California, United States Department of Agriculture . California, Colorado, United States, Africa

☆ CDC will start screening travelers from Rwanda to the US for Marburg virus
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Katherine Dillinger | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Amid an outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda, travelers coming into the United States who have been in Rwanda in the previous 21 days will be screened starting next week, the US Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday. There are no confirmed cases of Marburg virus disease – a rare but deadly hemorrhagic disease similar to Ebola – outside Rwanda, and officials have said that the current risk to the US is low. The CDC is also issuing a Level 3 Travel Health Notice, recommending that people reconsider nonessential travel to Rwanda, and sending automated texts to air travelers arriving from Rwanda to share information and instructions. As of Monday, there have been 56 confirmed cases of Marburg in Rwanda, with 36 people in isolation and treatment, and 12 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health. The CDC and the World Health Organization have deployed teams of experts to Rwanda to provide guidance and assistance to public health workers there.

Persons: CNN —, Sean Savett, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, CNN’s Jen Christensen, Donald Judd Organizations: CNN, US Department of Health, Human Services, HHS, US Centers for Disease Control, Prevention, CDC, Ministry of Health, World Health Organization, National Security, CNN Health, MVD Locations: Marburg, Rwanda, United States

☆ Food poisoning dangers are real after severe weather. Here’s how to protect yourself
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Aj Willingham | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

When the power goes out, it’s a race against time to make sure food doesn’t spoil. “Bacteria multiply quickly between temperatures of 40 degrees Fahrenheit and 140 degrees Fahrenheit,” CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen told CNN. Once the power is cut, a full freezer can hold a safe temperature for 48 hours with the door closed. They should also be kept in separate areas of the refrigerator any day of the week, regardless of the weather. If you are in one of these high-risk groups, the CDC recommends paying special attention to food safety procedures when buying, preparing, cooking and storing your food.

Persons: it’s, Leana Wen, ”, –, Bill Marler, ” Marler, they’re, Don’t, Hurricane Helene, Bryan Olin Dozier, Wen, Marler Organizations: CNN — Hurricanes, US Centers for Disease Control, CDC, CNN, Press Locations: Seattle, CJ's, Lansing , North Carolina

☆ It’s time to get flu and Covid-19 shots
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Deidre Mcphillips | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Vaccines for Covid-19, flu and RSV are available now. Covid-19 vaccinesThe CDC recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older receive a Covid-19 vaccine this season to stay up to date. Flu vaccinesThe CDC also recommends a seasonal flu vaccine for everyone ages 6 months and older. Unlike the flu and Covid-19 vaccines, the RSV vaccine is one-time dose. The CDC says it’s also acceptable to get Covid-19, flu and RSV shots at one time, for those who are eligible.

Persons: Janet Hamilton, “ We’re, ” Hamilton, “, There’s, it’s, Dr, Sanjay Gupta Organizations: CNN, Respiratory, of State, Territorial, US Centers for Disease Control, CDC, Moderna, Pfizer, —, CNN Health Locations: United States

☆ Think allergy season is over? Not so fast, a doctor says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

For many with allergies, fall is peak season that’s now probably compounded by a warming planet. Allergy season is starting earlier and lasting longer, which scientists attribute to a variety of causes, including the climate crisis. With respiratory viruses also prevalent in colder weather, how can people distinguish between seasonal allergies and a virus? Common symptoms of fall allergies can include a runny or stuffy nose as well as sniffling, sneezing, watery eyes and coughing. Ragweed season typically begins in August and peaks in September but can last into November.

Persons: that’s, Leana Wen, Wen, Jeff Pachoud Organizations: CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, George Washington University, Getty Locations: United States, AFP

☆ Marburg virus: Rwanda is dealing with first outbreak of deadly disease
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Jen Christensen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —For the first time in Rwanda’s history, its health ministry is dealing with an outbreak of Marburg virus disease, a rare but deadly hemorrhagic disease similar to Ebola – but unlike Ebola, there is no treatment or vaccines for Marburg, and it has a fatality rate of 88%. In addition to sending medical supplies, the World Health Organization said over the weekend that it is deploying a team of seven global experts in hemorrhagic disease to Rwanda who can provide guidance for public health experts on the ground. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday that it is also sending experts to Rwanda to help support testing and contact-tracing efforts. There are no cases of Marburg in the United States, and the risk to Americans with this outbreak is low. Unlike in some other sub-Saharan African countries that have dealt with Marburg virus disease, Rwanda has a strong public health system, according to WHO.

Persons: ”, Matshidiso Moeti, Brian Chirombo, Dr, Sanjay Gupta Organizations: CNN, World Health Organization, US Centers for Disease Control, Prevention, CDC, WHO, “, Rwanda’s Ministry of Health, CNN Health Locations: Marburg, Rwanda, United States, Africa

☆ Track the CDC’s Covid-19 wastewater testing in your state
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-29 | by ( Matt Stiles | Way Mullery | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Instead, US officials now focus on testing the contents of Americans’ wastewater to keep tabs on the virus. To identify virus levels and larger trends, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relies on a large network of sampling sites at wastewater treatment facilities across the country. Viral levels vary over time and by location. Samples are taken from sampling sites around the United States that meet criteria to sufficiently anonymize the data. Wastewater data also helps local public health agencies to track new Covid variants and other infectious diseases, such as RSV and mpox.

Organizations: CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, CDC Locations: United States

☆ Health dangers of flooding: Disease, injuries and mental health concerns
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Jen Christensen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Mental health concernsStill, other than rushing water, the biggest health concern from a flood may be mental, studies show. Storms can exacerbate existing mental health problems or lead to new ones. The federal government offers a Disaster Distress Helpline to help those struggling with mental health problems resulting from a storm. That toll-free number, staffed by mental health professionals, is 1-800-985-5990. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free emotional support to people in mental health crises and connects them to local resources.

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