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Berkeley starts clearing homeless camp after deadly leptospirosis outbreak linked to rats

Berkeley starts clearing homeless camp after deadly leptospirosis outbreak linked to rats
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The city of Berkeley on Tuesday began clearing a large homeless encampment after officials declared the area a fire hazard and public nuisance following a deadly leptospirosis outbreak linked to rats.

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