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Venezuelan medics fear infections from quake injuries as search for untold dead continues
By Regina Garcia Cano, Megan Janetsky And Isabel Debre, Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 1, 2026
· 5 min read
A week after Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes, doctors on Wednesday said the biggest dangers now facing survivors are untreated injuries and infectious diseases.Thousands of displaced Venezuelans are sleeping in crowded shelters or outside without access to clean water amid dismal sanitar...
Key takeaway “The issue we foresee just around the corner is the infections that patients who have been exposed to the disaster for the longest time might bring,” said Eugenio Cova, the head of the trauma unit at Hospital del Oeste Dr.
Why this matters in Magnolia News
In Montgomery County, the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela serve as a stark reminder of the importance of disaster preparedness and response. As the US military deploys personnel to aid Venezuela, locals in Magnolia may wonder about the potential for similar disasters in our own region. While earthquakes are less common in Texas, the state is not immune to natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods. The situation in Venezuela highlights the need for robust emergency response plans and infrastructure in our own community. As Magnolia continues to grow and develop, it is crucial that local authorities prioritize disaster preparedness and ensure that our hospitals and emergency services are equipped to handle large-scale crises. The US response to the Venezuelan earthquakes demonstrates the significance of international cooperation and aid in the face of disaster, and Magnolia residents can take pride in the role that the US military, based in part in the Houston area, is playing in relief efforts.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? A week after Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes, doctors on Wednesday said the biggest dangers now facing survivors are untreated injuries and infectious diseases.Thousands of displaced Venezuelans are sleeping in crowded shelters or outside without access to clean water amid dismal sanitar...
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