In November 2002, a New Mexico couple was on vacation in New York City when both came down with flu-like symptoms including a fever and swollen lymph nodes. They were diagnosed with the plague, the citys first case in over 100 years. On Wednesday, John Tull died of a cancer that was unrelated. The story of their visit offers a snapshot of post-9/11 Manhattan, as their illness offered researchers vital information. apne.ws/1wEF40M
Posted on: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 10:18:29 +0000