Four die of leptospirosis, Brazil authorities warn of other diseases following floods Brazil Reports May 24, 2024 Four people have died from leptospirosis in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil’s southernmost state, which has been hit with heavy rains and flooding since the beginning of May. The victims were all men, aged between 33 and 67, who lived in four different cities and had contact with contaminated rainwater. … Read More from Four die of leptospirosis, Brazil authorities warn of other diseases following floods Read Article
Rat warning as rodents ‘as big as cats’ invading homes through toilets Daily Record May 23, 2024 Homeowners have been warned about giant swimming rats that are sneaking into houses through toilets. Some of the rodents are said to be “as big as cats” and they are treading water in the sewers before picking their moment to invade homes. … Read More from Rat warning as rodents ‘as big as cats’ invading homes through toilets Read Article
Death toll due to flooding in Rio Grande do Sul rises to 161 and first leptospirosis fatal victim confirmed Iraqi News Agency May 22, 2024 After a day of stability, the number of fatal victims due to floods in Brazil’s southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul, rose to 161. The Civil Defense report released on Tuesday morning (21) also lists 85 people missing. In addition, the state government confirmed the first death from leptospirosis since the heavy rains began to hit the state on April 28. … Read More from Death toll due to flooding in Rio Grande do Sul rises to 161 and first leptospirosis fatal victim confirmed Read Article
