Unusual Outbreaks and Collective Grief
By the Numbers
19: In New York City, 19 people have been affected by an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, which is caused by a bacterium. One person has died, and eight are currently hospitalized.
1.25: The baby formula shortage is expected to continue until July. In the meantime, the U.S. government will distribute another
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