https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-49770369
Canadian researchers say they may have identified the cause of a mystery illness which plagued diplomatic staff in Cuba in 2016.
Some reports in the US suggested an "acoustic attack" caused US staff similar symptoms, sparking speculation about a secret sonic weapon.
But the Canadian team suggests that neurotoxins from mosquito fumigation are the more likely cause.
The Zika virus, carried by mosquitoes, was a major health concern at the time.
So-called "Havana syndrome" caused symptoms including headaches, blurred vision, dizziness and tinnitus.
It made international headlines when the US announced more than a dozen staff from its Cuban embassy were being treated.
Cuba denied any suggestion of "attacks", and the reports led to increased tension between the two nations.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday September 21 2019, @07:35AM (1 child)
Use Occam's razor, please.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hysterical_contagion [wikipedia.org]
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday September 22 2019, @02:20AM
Imma not gonna use Occam's razor, someone told me it creates hysterical contagion.