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Jun 7th, 2011 | 09:23 AM

luvtosee

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Getting very concerned about upcoming trip to Berlin. Are people avoiding or canceling their trips here?

Jun 7th, 2011 | 09:25 AM

alihutch

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Why would you?

Jun 7th, 2011 | 09:36 AM

Pvoyageuse

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After reading this article http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol5no5/mead.htm
I would not worry about a trip to Germany.

Jun 7th, 2011 | 10:53 AM

TPaxe

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I'm leaving for Berlin tomorrow. Is there a problem? terrorists? sorry I haven't been following the news for a couple of days.

Luvtosee, could you post what the concern is?

Jun 7th, 2011 | 11:17 AM

hetismij

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The e-coli outbreak was based around Hamburg and northern Germany. All those affected got it while visiting that area.

You are as safe in Berlin as you are at home.

Jun 7th, 2011 | 11:19 AM

AnthonyGA

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I was planning a trip to NYC, but then I heard about the wildfires in Arizona, and I was afraid I might be burned alive, so I cancelled.

Jun 7th, 2011 | 11:33 AM

humptynumpty

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Reminds me of the usual posts on the Caribbean forum which usually flow something like " will I be eaten by sharks, if I dare to snorkel". The replies usually flow something like "possibly but only if you survive the drive to the airport".

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Jun 7th, 2011 | 11:34 AM

Viajero2

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For what is worth, I just came back from Spain where I ate every vegetable and fruit I can put my hands on (love veggies & fruit!) and I never felt a second of discomfort. I mentioned Spain for the initial connection with the German e-coli connection (which turned out to be wrong...?).