Distrust of Health Officials in Ohio Disaster 'Result of' COVID Failures

Portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 4. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

By    |   Thursday, 23 February 2023 06:20 AM EST ET

Growing distrust in public health officials in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has played a role in fueling skepticism among residents of East Palestine, Ohio, who in the wake of a toxic train derailment have questioned if their air and water were safe.

Despite assurances from the Environmental Protection Agency that the air and water are safe following the Feb. 3 train derailment that led to a toxic spill and massive chemical explosion at the site of the crash, not everyone that lives in the village completely trusts what they are being told.

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Growing distrust in public health officials in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has played a role in fueling skepticism among residents of East Palestine, Ohio, who in the wake of a toxic train derailment have questioned if their air and water were safe.
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