The Florida Department of Health in Duval County (DOH-Duval) reissued a health alert Friday after finding harmful blue-green algae toxins in the St. Johns River, near Mandarin Point.
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In addition to the alert, the DOH-Duval also provided a list of precautions that residents and visitors can take while around the area: Wash skin and clothing with soap and water if there’s any contact with algae, or discolored or water that smells unpleasant. Do not cook or clean dishes with water contaminated by algae blooms. Boiling the water will not eliminate toxins.
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