History: May 2 (#3)

History: May 2 (#3)
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May 2, 2011 An E. coli outbreak strikes Europe, mostly in Germany, leaving more than 30 people dead and many others are taken ill.

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On May 2, in the year 2011: An E. coli outbreak strikes Eur ope, mostly in Germany, leaving more than 30 people dead and many others are taken ill. A novel strain of Escherichia coli O104:H4 bacteria caused a serious outbreak of foodborne illness focused in northern Germany in May through June 2011.

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Why May 2, 2011 matters: An E. coli outbreak strikes Europ e, mostly in Germany, leaving more than 30 people dead and many others are taken ill. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: May 2, 2011 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution h as connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: An E. coli outbreak strikes Europe, mostly in Germany, leaving more than 30 people dead and many others are taken ill. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Germany_E._coli_O104%3AH4_outbreak (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)