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Needlestick Risks Rise in NYC | Durham News
New York City sanitation workers are facing a growing threat: needle-stick injuries are surging, with 49 reported this year alone—up from 140 in the past three years. Experts link the spike to rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs that require injections. To protect workers, officials urge residents to safely dispose of needles using hard plastic sharps containers or labeled detergent bottles—and never recycle them. The city is also considering steeper fines for improper disposal and pushing for better public education to prevent accidents and keep sanitation crews safe. Simple steps at home…
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