A deadly bacteria is creeping up the Atlantic Coast. How worried should you be?

By: Zoya Teirstein

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: April 23, 2026

Words: 4,596

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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This story was produced by Grist and co-published with States Newsroom. It is part of the Grist series Vital Signs, exploring the ways climate change affects your health. This reporting initiative is made possible thanks to support from the Wellcome Trust.

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