AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDengue Watch: Florida’s dengue count nearly doubled in a month, reaching 721 cases by Oct. 22. The CDC reported 2,470 cases nationwide this year, mainly in Puerto Rico, Florida and American Samoa. Substance Use: Gov. Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula plans to launch an anti-drug awareness campaign in November as concerns grow about ice use among adults and young people, including students. LBJ Hospital: The governor appointed former LBJ OB/GYN physician Dr. Ianeta Timoteo-Liaina and financial-management professional Afa Roberts to the hospital’s board; the appointments need legislative confirmation. Food Costs: American Samoa’s third-quarter CPI showed food prices up 0.9% from the previous quarter, with bananas, onions, cucumbers and instant coffee rising more than 10%.
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