Congress is moving to authorize financial aid to dozens of American officials suffering brain injuries caused by a mysterious ailment often called the Havana syndrome because it was first reported in Cuba. Victims reported hearing buzzing sounds or loud bangs before dizziness and then, in many cases, the more severe symptoms. Schiff said labeling the bill “Havana” was not to attribute blame, but to reflect where cases were first publicized. AdvertisementAs reports of the syndrome spread outside Cuba, a number of U.S. diplomats and intelligence officers have also been taken out of China. Officials apparently were slow to take action, nor did they treat reports of the syndrome seriously enough, the reports said.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 26, 2021 17:48 UTC