Beachgoers warned after deadly 'flesh-eating' bacteria kills 5 in southern state
Beachgoers in Louisiana are warned after a deadly outbreak of flesh-eating bacteria.
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Health officials reported five deaths and four hospitalizations due to a flesh-eating bacteria outbreak in Louisiana. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 76d ago, after coverage quieted.
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What is the name of the bacteria?
The type of bacteria has not yet been specified.
Where did the outbreak occur?
The outbreak occurred in Louisiana.
How many people have been affected?
Five people have died and four have been hospitalized.
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 2.
- Primary Driver: Beachgoers in Louisiana are warned after a deadly outbreak of flesh-eating bacteria.
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Beachgoers in Louisiana are being warned about a deadly outbreak of flesh-eating bacteria. Five people have died and four have been hospitalized.
The outbreak is in Louisiana, according to KOMO, Alaska's News Source, KLTV.com and Fox News. Health officials have not yet specified the type of bacteria or how it is spreading.
The open question is whether the outbreak is contained or if it will spread further.
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5 dead, 4 hospitalized from flesh-eating bacteria outbreak, health officials sayAlaska's News Source · 79d ago
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