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Severe Mpox Case and Health Crises Rock Major City

3/21/2026

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Story summary

On March 20, 2026, the first severe mpox case was reported in a major city.
A meningitis outbreak prompted college students to demand campus shutdowns.
A mother who was asymptomatic was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, later benefiting from a rare surgery that saved her life.
A surge in adult ADHD stimulant prescriptions alarmed doctors.
Canadian emergency rooms faced wait times exceeding 15 hours.

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Story summary

On March 20, 2026, the first severe mpox case was reported in a major city.
A meningitis outbreak prompted college students to demand campus shutdowns.
A mother who was asymptomatic was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, later benefiting from a rare surgery that saved her life.
A surge in adult ADHD stimulant prescriptions alarmed doctors.
Canadian emergency rooms faced wait times exceeding 15 hours.