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LA park evacuated after squirrel found with deadly plague bacteria

The squirrel was trapped on 16 July and test results revealed on Tuesday that the plague bacteria was present.

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Jul 26th 2013, 8:18 AM

Staff bitten by fleas at University Hospital Galway

Being the biggest hospital in the west, it will be a major concern if it spreads from the outpatient department to the main hospital.

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Dec 12th 2012, 9:12 AM