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An elderly man from Baltimore County has become the first cold-related death of the 2023-2024 winter season, according to the Maryland Department of Health. Health officials are urging people to seek warming centers and avoid prolonged exposure to cold weather by limiting their time outside and wearing multiple layers of lightweight clothing.
The Maryland Department of Health has reported a positive case of locally acquired malaria in a resident who lives in the National Capital Region. The individual did not recently travel outside of the United States or to states with recent locally acquired malaria cases. Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by a parasite, and most cases in the U.S. occur in people returning from international travel. The risk of locally acquired mosquito-transmitted malaria in Maryland remains low, but precautions such as using insect repellent and wearing protective clothing are advised. Symptoms of malaria include high fever, chills, body aches, diarrhea, and vomiting. Early treatment is crucial to reduce complications.