Three dead in Connecticut and New York, post contacting rare-flesh-eating bacteria

At least three people have died in Connecticut and New York after contacting a rare-flesh eating bacteria, found in warm, brackish waters or in raw shellfish, confirmed officials on Wednesday. Officials from Connecticut and New York are advising people to be cautious before consuming raw oysters or being exposed to salty or brackish waters. New York Governor Kathy Hochul, echoed the sentiments on Wednesday, stating that while investigations were in procedure, people should take necessary precautions to keep themselves and their families safe. “As we investigate further, it is critical that all New Yorkers stay vigilant and take responsible precautions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe, including protecting open wounds from seawater and for those with compromised immune systems, avoiding raw or undercooked shellfish which may carry the bacteria.” What is Vibrio Vulnificus that claimed 3 lives Vibrio vulnificus, can cause skin wounds, blisters, ulcers and abscesses.