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Is Cholera a Threat in War-Torn Ukraine?


Is Cholera a Threat in War-Torn Ukraine?
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As Russia pounds Ukrainian cities to rubble, water and sewer systems have broken down in some places. The British Defense Ministry says Mariupol is at risk of a major cholera outbreak. Just how big the threat is, though, is not clear. Scientists disagree over where the strains of cholera that can cause a major outbreak come from, and whether they are present in Ukraine currently. Producer: Steve Baragona

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