US EditionHigh bacteria levels have forced beaches in these states to close ahead of July 4
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, JUL 1 – More than 100 beaches in at least 12 states have been closed or warned due to harmful bacteria including E. coli and Vibrio, posing health risks such as gastrointestinal illness, officials said.
- Public health officials have issued advisories for unsafe swimming conditions due to excessive bacteria levels from Michigan to New York, ahead of the Fourth of July.
- Nearly 20 beaches in Massachusetts are closed to the public due to illness risks from swimming, according to the Patriot Ledger.
- Swimming has been prohibited at several beaches in New York due to excessive bacteria levels.
- In Michigan, several beaches are under contamination advisories as swimming conditions are considered unsafe.
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