havana syndrome

Questions

What does havana syndrome mean?

An illness of disputed cause, producing symptoms of vertigo, nausea, ear-popping, headaches, and traumatic brain injury, experienced by US ambassadors and agents abroad.

Where does havana syndrome come from?

From the first encounter being reported in Havana, the capital of Cuba.

How to pronounce havana syndrome

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