It seems that we are having a bit of an outbreak of “Rat Lung” disease here on the Big Island. (Yes, humans can get this meningitis like disease.) Unfortunately the local paper doesn’t seem to think it is important enough to report on. Here is the article from an Oahu paper.
This disease has been affecting people in the area of the big island known as Puna. Now if we were on the mainland, and this disease had put 8 people in the hospital, some in a coma, then you can be sure there would be a national stink.
In Hawaii, we are left to rely on gossip and prudent action.
For our part, we aren’t eating any raw greens for the time being.
Peace, Paul
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