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Florida Resident Infected with "Brain-Eating" Amoeba through Tap Water, Officials Say

Health officials in Charlotte County, Florida, have reported that a person has been infected with a rare single-celled organism called Naegleria fowleri, also known as the "brain-eating" amoeba. The amoeba destroys brain tissue and is usually fatal, with a 97% mortality rate. While the water supply in the area is still considered safe to drink, officials believe the person contracted the infection by rinsing their sinuses with tap water. The Naegleria fowleri amoeba is rare and can only infect humans through the nose. Symptoms of infection include fever, nausea, and vomiting, which can quickly progress to more severe symptoms like seizures and hallucinations. The CDC has reported a total of 31 Naegleria fowleri infections in the US between 2012 and 2021, with infections occurring when water containing the amoeba enters through the nose while swimming, diving in fresh water lakes, or cleaning sinuses with tap water. To prevent infection, officials recommend that residents only...
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Biden is 'fine,' according to the White House, after falling off his bike in Delaware

Biden is 'fine,' according to the White House, after falling off his bike in Delaware


President Joe Biden is "fine," according to a White House official, after falling off his bike during a ride in a state park near his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on Saturday.


The official added in a statement to reporters traveling with the President that no medical attention is required.


"His foot got caught on the pedal while dismounting, as the President stated, and he is fine. There is no need for medical assistance. The President anticipates spending the remainder of the day with his family "According to the official,


Biden fell while finishing a bike ride with Jill Biden, the first lady of the United States. As he biked over to a crowd that had gathered nearby, the President deviated from the group. While attempting to dismount, Biden came to a halt and appeared to get his foot caught on the pedal.


Later, Biden told reporters traveling with him, "I got my foot caught" on the toe cage. "I'm fine."

After the President fell, US Secret Service agents rushed to his aid.


When the President, who will turn 80 in November, stood up, the crowd applauded. Biden then mingled with the crowd for a few minutes, introducing one of the onlookers to his dog Commander.


When a child in the audience asked how it felt to be president, Biden joked, "Oh, it's like any other job."

"Some parts are simple, while others are complex," he added.

The Bidens are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary by spending the long weekend at their home in Rehoboth Beach.

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