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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 Asheville Watchdog After the floods come the waves. Following the initial health crises in the aftermath of tropical storm Helene, Buncombe County and others inundated by the storm may be facing a secondary medical surge, one driven by infections and diseases and potentially exacerbated by a lack of running water, emergency response […]

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